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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. 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). Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Must be a citizen of the US.

Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language: Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by VA Handbook Part II, Chapter 3, Section A. paragraph3j. Education: Must possess successful completion of a respiratory care program accredited by the CoARC or its successor. License: Must possess a full, current and unrestricted license from a state to practice as an RRT.

Credential: Must posses a valid, current, unrestricted credential of RRT. Grade Determinations: One year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level demonstrating the clinical competencies described at that level AND In addition to the requirements above, able to demonstrate all the following KSAs: Ability to collaboratively consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals for complex respiratory care to develop care plans to provide favorable patient outcomes.

Skill in evaluating the efficacies of therapeutic modalities. Skill in performing advanced airway and ventilation management. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-11. Physical Requirements: The physical status of the RRT should enable them to perform all their duties under normal and emergent conditions.

The evaluation of an individual's ability to perform efficiently and without hazard to self or others will encompass a composite consideration of physical, mental and emotional ability as related to realistic requirements for the duties and responsibilities to be assumed.

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