About the Position: This position is located at Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, in San Antonio Texas. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Duties

Demonstrate prescribed methods, procedures and applications of respiratory care in the clinical phase of the Respiratory Specialist Program. Observe, provide assistance and evaluate students in the applications of prescribed respiratory therapy care and in the operation and basic maintenance of respiratory therapy equipment. Provide in-service training to other respiratory therapists and nursing personnel on types of treatments given, various types of medications used, the set up and operation of respiratory equipment, proper cleaning, and safety precautions. Prepare and develop lesson plans, handouts, manuscripts and necessary audiovisual aids (e.g., slides, overheads, videotapes, etc.) covering assigned areas of training. Present instruction in physics, microbiology, cardiopulmonary physiology, gas therapy airway management, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, physical therapy and ventilation therapy to classes of 35-55 students. Develop, administer, evaluate, grade and analyze written and practical examinations. Provide additional instruction to individual students whose performance is below the minimum level of acceptance and assign special learning experiences to further develop their skills. Recommend substantive modifications to update or improve training in the Respiratory Specialist Program.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: In order to qualify, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction, which includes: conducting in-service training to other respiratory therapists, nursing personnel, or caregivers on the operation of respiratory therapy equipment; and providing respiratory therapy care to patients in intensive care units, such as cardiac, surgical, recovery, neonatal, or burn units. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or with a major study in education or a subject area related to the position to be filled, such as Respiratory Therapy. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Education and TrainingEducation Consultation, Coaching and CollaborationInstructional Delivery and Learner DevelopmentTraining and Education Analysis

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address JT-DHA-DD83DB DHA SAN ANTONIO MKT-BROOKE AMC DO NOT MAIL Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk