Summary The incumbent holds an active RRT credential and license by the Texas State Medical Board, and will serve as the Supervisor for the Outpatient Respiratory department to oversee and manage daily operations in the sleep and diagnostic areas. Responsibilities Evaluates and assigns work assignments in Sleep and Diagnostic areas to meet patient care needs ensuring appropriate coverage of staff and resources Provides direct patient care on day-to-day operations in sleep and diagnostic areas. Plans work schedules and operations making changes in the organization of work within allowable costs and established policies, expediting procedures and reports in a timely manner. Monitors and verifies all work performed by Respiratory Therapists is completed as ordered in a timely manner using direct observation and other quality measures. Assists in the development, update, and maintenance of standard operating procedures and ensures they are in compliance with Joint Commission and other accrediting agency requirements, departmental or hospital policies and guidelines. Approves or disapproves leave requests as appropriate Provides competency training for all Respiratory Care staff on an annual and as needed basis. Works with the Chief and Medical Director to ensure assigned areas meets all Joint Commission and other sleep related regulatory requirements. Evaluates and monitors patient/staff workflow in sleep and diagnostic areas. Recommends and implements changes to improve the timeliness and efficiency of care in assigned areas. Ensures staff's timely documentation of work performed. Provides care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned area (i.e. adult and geriatric patient populations). This entails knowledge of human growth and development; ability to assess and interpret age specific data and provide age specific care; communication skills necessary to interpret age specific response to treatment; and ability to involve family/significant others in decision making related to plan of care. The knowledge, abilities, and skills needed to provide such care will be refined through continuing education, training, and experience Collaborates with Chief, Respiratory Care and the Education Service Line for planning and implementing effective educational programs for inservices, orientation, continuing education, annual competency training for all employees in sleep and diagnostic throughout the year. Coordinates and provides clinical/technical respiratory trainings/education to staff and patients. Provides inservice/training to the physicians, nurses and other disciplines upon request. Ensures employees complete and maintain licensures, competencies, and department and hospital mandatory trainings. Collaborates with Chief, Respiratory Care in the continuation of annual Respiratory conferences and other training that will promote quality Respiratory Care services. Obtains continuing education credit for staff through the Texas Society for Respiratory Care or AARC (American Association for Respiratory Care). Responsible for preparing formal performance evaluations of employees under his/her supervision Recommends approval, modification, or rejection of formal requests from subordinates for promotion, reassignment, status changes, and awards. Deals with the Union Steward and others when applicable on personnel matters Responsible for auditing care/service, and recommending changes when indicated.. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm, subject to change based on the needs of the facility Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #:580-02376F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications 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: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f). Education: Individuals must have successfully completed a respiratory care program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) or its successor. Licensure: Persons appointed or reassigned to Registered Respiratory Therapist 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 a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Credential: Persons appointed or reassigned to Registered Respiratory Therapist positions in the GS-0601 series must possess and maintain for the duration of employment a valid, current, unrestricted credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). 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 employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates: (KSAs must be clearly reflected in resume under description of duties in order to be found qualified for this position/grade level). Supervisory Registered Respiratory Therapist GS - 13 Experience, Education, Licensure and Registration: Candidates must have: One year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level demonstrating the clinical competencies described at that level. 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 plan and assist in the establishment of a completely integrated respiratory care program. Ability to recommend improvements based on evaluation of facility operations. Ability to supervise employees. Ability to manage the fiscal aspects of the functions supervised. Preferred Experience: 2 years clinical experience in Sleep/Diagnostic Respiratory Care, 2 years closed loop ventilation management experience 5 years medical/surgical intensive care experience 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-13. Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation, see Duties section for essential job duties of the position. May require standing, lifting, carrying, sitting, stooping, bending, puling, and pushing. May be required to wear personal protective equipment and undergo annual TB screening or testing as conditions of employment. Work Environment: Work is performed in an office/clinic setting with minimal risks that requires normal safety precautions; the area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. However, the work environment requires someone with the ability to handle several tasks at once in sometimes stressful situations. Education Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. 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