The Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) is a consolidated health care system that includes VA Medical Centers in Montgomery and Tuskegee, Alabama as well as Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) in Dothan, Ft. Rucker, and Monroeville, Alabama, Fort Benning and Columbus, Georgia and the Montgomery VA Clinic.

Duties

The Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Program Coordinator must be clinically competent, management supportive, maintain a positive attitude, and be dependable. Demonstrate advanced practice skills and clinical judgement across many areas of respiratory care both inpatient and outpatient. Collaboratively consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals for complex respiratory care to develop care plans to provide favorable patient outcomes. Skilled in evaluating the efficacies of therapeutic modalities and skilled in performing advanced aireway and ventilation management. He/she will be required to travel to CAVHCS locations to include Columbus, GA and Dothan, AL. Major duties include, but are not limited to: CPAP RRT Program Coordinator will oversee the administrative and clinical aspects of the CPAP Clinic. Will supervise and administratively manage employees assigned to their program(s) by providing leadership, direction, orientation, in-service training and continuing education programs for assigned staff. The CPAP RRT Program Coordinator will perform analytical studies and interpret results to improve operations. Conduct audits to evaluate operations and productivity and to ensure appropriate documentation of therapy, procedure, clinical outcomes and patient safety. The CPAP RRT Program Coordinator will coordinate daily operations, develop and maintain policies and procedures for program operation and prepares reports and statistics for facility and Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) use. The CPAP RRT Program Coordinator will maintain the CPAP Clinic for new patients as well as the required follow up appointments and existing patients. Administratively responsible for the Quality Assurance activities and day-to-day operation of the CPAP Program. Responsible for medication delivery related to respiratory care, initiating and monitoring oxygen therapy, assisting with cardiopulmonary resuscitation suctioning of artificial airway, evaluating and performing aerosol humidification therapy and participating in care team rounds. Determine and implement complex respiratory care such as protocols, respiratory modalities, bronchoscopy, medications or supplemental oxygen and intubation. Use data and patient assessment to establish appropriate plan of care and determine if outcomes are being met. Consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality of patient care within area of specialty. Manage and maintain the airway and ventilation of the patient using appropriate mechanical means and monitor critical systems. Evaluates the effectiveness of new procedures and equipment then takes needed action. Recommends ways to improve patient care and operations through independent research and evaluation of new equipment and therapies. Use advanced modes of ventilation and outpatient services, such as home ventilators and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) case management. Represent the department at interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary meetings and on facility level committees. Attends all mandatory training and in-services. Maintains ACLS and BLS certification, hold an active license and RRT credential. Other duties as assigned by the Supervisory RRT or ACOS, Acute Care & Specialties. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 619-52443F 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 (Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) or its successor. 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. English Language Proficiency: RTs/RRTs appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). 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: Registered Respiratory Therapist, GS-12.(a) Experience, Licensure and Credential. Candidates must: i. Have one year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level demonstrating the clinical competencies described at that level. ii. Hold an active license and RRT credential. The following certifications are preferred but not required: a. Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist b. Pulmonary Rehabilitation Certificate issued AARC c. AE-C awarded by the NAECB d. COPD Educator course offered by the AARC (b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. In addition to the requirements above, candidates must demonstrate all the following KSAs: Ability to develop policies and guidelines regarding new and emerging procedures. Ability to implement policies and guidelines regarding new and emerging procedures. Ability to maintain policies and guidelines regarding new and emerging procedures. Ability to make recommendations regarding new and emerging procedures. Ability to perform complex analytical studies of patient care. Ability to interpret results to coordinate the management and evaluation of patient care. Ability to coordinate the work of subordinate staff. Ability to manage all aspects of a complex patient care program including day-to-day operation, training program resources and fiscal management Preferred Experience: Sleep Disorder Specialist (SDS) or RPSGT preferred. Experience working in sleep medicine and with home PAP devices. ACLS/ALS and BLS also preferred. References: VA Handbook 5005/141 PART II APPENDIX G11 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements.

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Central Alabama VA Medical Center-Montgomery 215 Perry Hill Road Montgomery, AL 36109 US
• Name: Morgan Hogeland
• Phone: 205-933-8101 X412220
• Email: [email protected]