• Administer all types of mechanical ventilation including non-invasive ventilation and conventional ventilation
• Assist with the daily clinical and administrative functions of the Pulmonary Clinic.
• Assists physicians and other clinical staff during special respiratory procedures.
• Assist in bronchoscopy and have full knowledge of the function and the maintenance of the bronchoscope and all its associated equipment.
• Maintain supplies and equipment required for respiratory therapy procedures.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds in critical care or ward areas when needed.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires regular contact with children under the age 18 and a favorable determination of suitability to do so.
• This position requires a pre-employment physical examination.
• 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.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 15 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• This position requires the incumbent to work on an intermittent or unscheduled, on-call basis.
• 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. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Due to the nature of this position, employees are required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime.
• 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 has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination.
• This position requires Basic Life Support training certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross.
• This position requires a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
• This position requires a Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• This position requires a Pediatric Advances Life Support (PALS) certification.
• This position requires an American Cardiovascular Life Support (or recognized equivalent) certification.
• This position requires a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).

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: 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).

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.