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The incumbent Registered Respiratory Therapist provides supervision to Registered and Certified Respiratory Therapists who provide basic and advanced Respiratory services to adult and geriatric patients at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System in Richmond, Virginia. The incumbent is under the supervision of the Chief, Respiratory Therapy in the Pulmonary/Critical Care Section of the Specialty Care Service at the Richmond Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). 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. Licensure. Persons appointed or reassigned to registered respiratory therapist (RRT) positions in the GS-0601 series must possess and maintain for the duration of employment a full, current and unrestricted license from one of the US states to practice as an RRT. Credential. Persons appointed or reassigned to RRT positions in the GS-0601series must possess and maintain for the duration of employment a valid, current, unrestricted registration as a respiratory therapist with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). ACLS/BLS Certification. Persons appointed to this position must be advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) certifed from a recognized organization. Grade Determinations: (a) Supervisory Registered Respiratory Therapist, GS-13. The Incumbent must meet the requirements of a GS-13 and have at least 1 year of successful and progressively responsible experience related to respiratory therapy at the GS-12 level or its equivalent. This experience must include demonstrated advanced practice skills and solid clinical judgement. (b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. In addition to the requirements above, candidates must demonstrate all the following KSAs: i. Ability to supervise employees. ii. Ability to assist in establishing a completely integrated program. iii. Skill in recommending improvements to operations, including new and emerging procedures based on evaluation of data. iv. Ability to forecast resource needs and to manage fiscal matters. v. Skill in problem solving including conflict resolution. vi. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at varying levels of background. vii. Knowledge of complex and non-standard examinations, treatments, procedures and techniques. (c) 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. References: Appendix G11. Registered Respiratory Therapist, GS-0601 This position is above the full performance level at GS-13. Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting (45lbs or higher), straight pulling, pulling hand over hand, pushing, reaching above shoulders, use of fingers, both hands required, walking, standing, kneeling, repeated bending, both legs required, ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, ability to distinguish basic colors, hearing, use of respirator. ["Position functions are performed in accordance with the guidelines established by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC), and policies and procedures of the Salem VAMC. Duties include, but are not limited to: 1. Responsible for the day-to-day technical supervision of any Respiratory Therapist, Pulmonary Function Technician, Home Oxygen Coordinator, or Home Oxygen Technician assigned to the Section. The incumbent ensures that respiratory care to patients is delivered efficiently in accordance with current policies, procedures, and respiratory therapy standards.\n2. Resolves technical work problems not covered by established Medical Center procedures or policies.\n3. Serves as the liaison with the Respiratory Therapy Chief, Speciality Care Service Chief, and/or the Specialty Care Service Deputy Chief, and Nursing Management for Richmond VAMC employees regarding the identification of practice and/or policy concerns related to respiratory care standards.\n4. Responsible for assisting with the interviewing and selection of prospective candidates to fill vacancies in the Respiratory Therapy, Pulmonary Function, and Home Oxygen areas.\n5. Completes staff performance reviews and revises position descriptions, functional statements, and performance standards for all section employees. This function is performed by the Supervisory Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), with a minimal degree of oversight by the Specialty Care Service Chief or the Speciality Care Service Assistant Chief.\n6. Leads, instructs, and orients Respiratory Therapy staff in all aspects of respiratory care, including both equipment processes and procedure and treatment modalities.\n7. Assists with the budget management for supplies and equipment as well as personnel resource utilization Work Schedule: variable, may include nights and weekends. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]