The Supervisory Registered Respiratory Therapist (Assistant Chief) of Outpatient Respiratory will oversee all aspects of outpatient respiratory care services which includes the Sleep lab, Pulmonary Function lab and Home Oxygen program will focus on providing comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders, testing of pulmonary function and providing home oxygen services. In Sleep medicine, this involves the day to day functioning of all of these entities.

Duties

The Supervisory Registered Respiratory Therapist (Assistant Chief), serves under the supervision of the Chief of Respiratory Therapy displays proficiency and performs at a level of excellence in Respiratory Care. The services are performed in accordance with the guidelines established by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC), and policies and procedures of the GLAVA. The protocol and procedures are established for the treatment, management, evaluation and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. The incumbent serves as a full assistant to the Chief of Respiratory Therapy, occupies a position in the direct supervisory line and shares in, and assists the chief with respect to, all phases of the organizational element's work. The Assistant Chief of Outpatient Respiratory will oversee all aspects of outpatient respiratory care services which includes the Sleep lab, Pulmonary Function lab and Home Oxygen program will focus on providing comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders, testing of pulmonary function and providing home oxygen services. In Sleep medicine, this involves the day to day functioning of all of these entities. They are required to ensure that the sleep monitoring and pulmonary function studies and accurately performed by the staff and provide a diagnostic and therapeutic analysis in preparation for review by the physician. They are required to maintain a working knowledge of T JC, AASM, BRPT, and ATS standards, and serve as a clinical resource when necessary. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am to 5:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education: Individuals must have successfully completed a respiratory care program accredited by the CoARC or its successor. Please select the response below, that represents how you meet the education requirement. Licensure: Persons appointed or reassigned to RRT positions in the GS-0601 series must possess and maintain for the duration of employment a full, current and unrestricted license from a state to practice as an RRT. Credential: Persons appointed or reassigned to RRT positions in the GS-0601 series must possess and maintain for the duration of employment a valid, current, unrestricted credential of RRT. Exception. Respiratory Therapists, who are certified and working towards obtaining their "registration" credential, will be designated only to individuals who are in the process of obtaining credentials to become an RRT. These individuals will only be hired on a temporary appointment as provided below. (a) VHA may waive the RRT credential requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified and pending completion of prerequisites for RRT credential. Individuals who have successfully completed a respiratory care program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) or its successor, acquired the CRT credential, are fully licensed by their state and are working toward completion of their RRT credential may be given a temporary appointment as an RT. The temporary appointment is made under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 7401(a)(1)(B) for a period not to exceed one year from date of employment. (b) RTs may only be temporarily appointed at the GS-05 level and may not be promoted/converted to a higher-level position as an RRT until the RRT credential is received. RTs must provide care only under the close supervision of an RRT. Temporary RT appointments may not be extended beyond one year or converted to a new temporary appointment. (c) RTs must provide care only under the close supervision of an RRT. (d) Temporary RT appointments may not be extended beyond one year or converted to a new temporary appointment. (e) Failure to Obtain Credential. In all cases, RTs must actively pursue meeting national prerequisites for the RRT credential from the first day of their appointment. Failure to become credentialed within one year from date of appointment will result in removal from the GS-0601 RT series and may result in termination of employment. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations: Supervisory Registered Respiratory Therapist, GS-13. Experience, Licensure and Credential. Candidates must: Have one year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level demonstrating the clinical competencies described at that level. Hold an active license and RRT credential. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. In addition to the requirements above, candidates must demonstrate all the following KSAs: Ability to assist in establishing a completely integrated patient care program. Ability to organize work, delegate tasks, evaluate performance, manage fiscal matters and meet multiple deadlines. Ability to supervise and manage subordinate employees. iv. Skill in interpersonal relationships including conflict resolution. Ability to establish and monitor standards and priorities for production and patient care. Skill in recommending improvements to operations based on evaluation of data. References: VA Handbook 5005/141, Part II, Appendix G11 dated March 12, 2021. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. Physical Requirement and Working Conditions: Moderate physical effort: (lift/carry up to 50-100 lbs.). Prolonged extensive, or considerable standing/walking. Lifts, positions, pushes, and /or transfers patients. Assists with lifting and moving patients. Lifts supplies/equipment. Pushes/pulls or moves/lifts heavy equipment/supplies. Manual dexterity and mobility. Intermittent exertion when performing treatments. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. Exposed to infection from disease-bearing specimens. May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases. Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases. Exposed to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and wastes.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System 11301 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90073 US
• Name: Samantha Moritz
• Phone: 858-552-8585
• Email: [email protected]