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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. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Citizen of the United States (U.S.). Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3,section A, paragraph 3g, of this part. See 38 U.S.C.

§ 7407(a) for more information. English Language Proficiency: RRTs appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). Education. Individuals must have successfully completed a respiratory care program accredited by the CoARC or its successor. Licensure. Persons appointed or reassigned to RRT positions in the GS-0601series 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. 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: GS-14: Experience, Education, Licensure and Registration.

In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must possess their RRT credential. Specialized Experience: Must have one year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level demonstrating the clinical competencies described at that level. Itis highly desirable that the candidate possess certification in one or more functional specialties such as critical care, pulmonary, education and sleep medicine and must hold an active license and RRT credential.

In addition to the requirements above, candidates must demonstrate all the following KSAs: 1.Skill in implementing patient care and operations change by recognizing opportunities for improvement and analyzing data. 2.Skill in the development and implementation of appropriate standards of care for respiratory care. 3.Ability establish a completely integrated program that emulates "best practice" and follows national policies.

4.Ability to supervise employees. 5.Ability to forecast resource needs to manage fiscal matters. Preferred Education: It is highly desirable that the candidate possess a Bachelor of Science degree from a nationally accredited college or university in respiratory care; cardiopulmonary science; or a health-related field. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary, but may require walking, bending, standing, and /or carrying of light items such as files and manuals. The work does not require any special physical effort or ability. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements.

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