About the Position: This position is located within the Directorate of Medicine Respiratory Therapy Department at Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California and will primarily perform Respiratory Care within the NICU/PICU, however, may perform additional duties throughout the hospital to include: Emergency Medical Services, Adult Medical/Surgical Wards, Adult Critical Care, and Pulmonary Function Testing. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Duties

The therapist duties and responsibilities will consist of but not be limited to the administration of all types of mechanical ventilation including non-invasive ventilation and conventional ventilation. Respiratory Therapist will assist with the daily clinical and administrative functions of the Pulmonary Clinic to include but not limited to, support to the sleep clinic and all diagnostic Pulmonary Function tests. The RT assists physicians and other clinical staff during special respiratory procedures, placing, adjusting, or removing endotracheal tubes and providing respiratory support during conscious sedation outside of the operating room. The RT is the first assistant in bronchoscopy and is expected to have full knowledge of the function and the maintenance of the bronchoscope and all its associated tools, suction equipment and video equipment. The RT participates in multidisciplinary rounds in critical care or ward areas when needed in order to provide technical expertise in the use of respiratory support devices and the management of patients with respiratory illness. Participate in multidisciplinary rounds in critical care or ward areas when needed in order to provide technical expertise in the use of respiratory support devices and the management of patients with respiratory illness.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must have Basic Life Support (or recognized equivalent) certification.
• This position is subject to screening and update of required immunizations unless exempted for medical or administrative reasons in accordance with Army Regulation 40-562, Chapters 3 and 4.
• This position may require on-call duties; work overtime to include weekends and federal holidays, out of cycle, or unscheduled training or on an emergency basis.
• This position requires a pre-employment physical examination.
• This position requires the ability to lift up to 15 lbs.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing.
• This position is designated "Mission Essential." In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• The work will require the incumbent to work evenings/nights; rotating shifts, extended hours or other schedules common to hospital operations.
• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
• Must have American Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (or recognized equivalent) certification.
• Must have Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification and Pediatric Advances Life Support (PALS) certification.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• This position requires regular contact with children under the age 18 and a favorable determination of suitability to do so.

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. Basic Requirement for Respiratory Therapist: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1)evaluating respiratory therapy patients; and (2) maintaining respiratory therapy equipment; and (3) administering respiratory therapy treatments to patients.This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, 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.

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DAPIP | Homepage). Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Contacts

• Address JT-DHA-DD83DZ DHA SAN DIEGO MARKET DO NOT USE San Diego, CA 92134 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk