Supervisory Registered Respiratory Therapist

Duties are but not limited to: Plans work schedules and the sequence of operations, and recommends and implements changes in organization or work assignments to improve work, services, job satisfaction, etc.

Provides administrative and technical supervision to include: requesting computer access menus and providing training on the computer software systems for new hires, providing in-services on new respiratory therapy equipment and modalities, assisting with the development and verification of competencies, and developing educational training plans; maintaining and updating the educational database for the Section with the mandatory training requirements and credential renewals; Making changes in the organization of work or assignments to meet patient care demands, defining standards for work to be accomplished and issue instructions and procedures for this accomplishment; Assigning work based on employees' qualifications, difficulty and requirements of the assignment, and availability of resources; Providing midterm and end of year performance ratings input, addressing performance and conduct issues; Resolving technical work problems, including those not covered by precedents or established policies; Preparing requests for filling vacancies; Assisting with preparing requests for additional personnel to meet workload requests; recommending promotions.

Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 12 hr. shifts, nights, alternating weekends and Holiday coverage Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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. English Language Proficiency: RTs/RRTs appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38U.S.C. § 7403(f).

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-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.

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). GS-13 Supervisory Registered Respiratory Therapist Experience, Licensure and Credential.

Candidates must: Have one year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level demonstrating the clinical competencies described at that level. AND Hold an active license and RRT credential. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

In addition to the requirements above, candidates must demonstrate all the following KSAs: Ability to supervise employees. Ability to assist in establishing a completely integrated program. Skill in recommending improvements to operations, including new and emerging procedures based on evaluation of data.

Ability to forecast resource needs and to manage fiscal matters. Skill in problem solving including conflict resolution. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at varying levels of background. Knowledge of complex and non-standard examinations, treatments, procedures and techniques Assignments.

For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity and range of variety and must be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. This assignment is designated as an RRT Assistant Chief.

They serve as full assistant to a Service Chief in complexity level 1 and 2 facilities. These facilities may offer specialty care and services and may be affiliated with academic institutions. Individuals are typically assigned to this position at moderately to highly complex respiratory care services within the organization.

Supervisory RRTs share the full scope of delegated managerial responsibilities and serve as the Acting Service Chief in the absence of the Chief. They support department functions at the direction of the Chief. They make decisions affecting staff and other resources with wide latitude of control and independent judgment.

They independently provide respiratory services at all levels of complexity. They supervise staff members of different levels of assignments and/or occupation. They provide direction of the program services assigned to them including utilization of resources and budget.

They may develop and initiate new programs, develop policies, protocols and procedures, assure compliance with regulatory requirements and monitor staff performance. They assist in determining quality assurance and performance data to be collected. Supervisory RRTs maintain established policies, procedures, protocols and quality assurance programs.

They participate in the development of a department level plan for financial and personnel resources. They encourage professional development, resolve conflicts which might interfere with the delivery of services, identify continuing education and training needs, create an environment of learning and serve as a mentor to staff.

They attend professional meetings and take responsibility for professional development. They collaborate with other healthcare team members to generate new ideas for quality improvement with regards to administration and overall function of the department, patient care and accomplishment of facility goals.

They represent the department at interdisciplinary meetings and on facility level committees. Preferred Experience: 5+ years clinical experience as Respiratory Therapist. Experience making work assignments based on workload and available staff. Ability to solve problems independently or with minimal assistance.

Strong communications skills with multi-disciplinary teams such as respiratory staff, nursing, medical team, and other internal/external customers. 3+ years' recent experience working intensive care, ventilator management, troubleshooting, making recommendations to care team.

Current knowledge of BCMA, VISTA, Clinicomp (Essentris), and CPRS Registered Respiratory Therapist. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS13.

Physical Requirements: Walking (up to 1 hour); Standing (up to 2 hours); Repeated bending (up to 1 hour).

Medium Lifting (Up to 15 lbs.); Medium Carrying (Up to 15 lbs.); Straight Pulling (up to 1 minute); Pushing (1 minute); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (up to 30 minutes); Standing (up to 1 hour); Repeated bending (up to 5 minutes); Near vision correctable at 13" to 16"; Hearing (aid permitted).