Registered Respiratory Therapist

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Registered Respiratory Therapist GS-11 Qualification Requirements A. Experience Must have one year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level, demonstrating appropriate clinical competencies. B. Citizenship Must be a U.S. citizen. Non-citizens may only be appointed when qualified U.S. citizens are not available, following VA regulations. C. Education Must have completed a respiratory care program (associate degree or higher) accredited by CoARC or its successor.

D. Licensure Must hold and maintain a full, current, unrestricted state license to practice as an RRT for the entire duration of employment. E. Credential Must maintain a valid, current, unrestricted RRT credential and any additional applicable professional certifications. F. Certifications Employees must maintain the following throughout employment: ACLS certification (American Heart Association) and other job-specific certifications.

OORAM certification (Out of Operating Room Airway Management). Training is provided initially and recertified every 2 years. Recommended but not required: BLS, PALS, NRP. 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: In addition to the basic requirements for appointment, the following criteria must be used when determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates.

Preferred Experience: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) critical care experience preferred, not required;??????? 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. Physical Requirements: This work requires some physical exertion, such as prolonged periods of standing, bending, reaching, crouching, stooping, stretching, and lifting moderately heavy items such as manuals, record boxes, equipment, or assisting patients.

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