Registered Respiratory Therapist - Home Oxygen Coordinator

<p>This position is organizationally aligned to the Respiratory Care Specialty Service, at VA Illiana, a Level 3 Complexity VHA Facility. The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct patient respiratory and related care.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Aids in the development and regular review of policies and procedures; ensures the Home Oxygen Program remains in compliance with existing VA policy and regulations, as well as JCAHO standards. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of all the program activities through standard and innovative techniques. Maintains statistical and patient data. Monitors individual performance standards and assists in retrospective audits. Serves as liaison between the department and its clinical consumers (i.e. nursing service, administration, medical, and other support services). Monitors staff educational needs and performs annual competency assessments for staff. Performs clinical training. g. Develop and implement short- and long-term goals and objectives consistent with the program and facility strategic plans. Perform and interpret complex analytical studies and prepare reports for facility and the VISN. Represent the department at interdisciplinary meetings and on facility level committees. Personnel Responsibilities - a. Provides leadership, direction, orientation, coaching, mentoring, in-service training, and staff development. b. Provides education to patients, family, staff, and other professionals. c. Interviews candidates and recommends selections, as well as advancements and promotions. All other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday Telework: Not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 06564F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.</p><h3>Requirements</h3>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.<h3>Education</h3>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/.