Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Our highly-skilled, diverse, and innovative workforce creates a strong foundation of safety and security. Through the principles of humanity and normalcy, we develop good neighbors.
To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements: Specialized Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level in federal service, and include experience in operating, supervising the operation of, or instructing in the operation of equipment related to the particular specialization for which application is made. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled. Qualifying specialized experience must have demonstrated knowledge of basic equipment used in respiratory therapy and included duties such as: Making regular rounds on hospital nursing units to review or collect clinical data to insure that the respiratory equipment is operating properly and in compliance with physicians’ orders. Transporting, setting up, or testing the operation of and changing simple oxygen administering devices, e.g., masks and nasal cannulas with cylinder or centralized medical gas systems. Disassembling, cleaning, assembling, and sterilizing reusable respiratory equipment such as oxygen analyzers and regulators including recognizing and reporting variations from expected results. Examples of qualifying experience include work as a practical nurse, nursing assistant, medical machine aid, medical technician, or respiratory therapy aid if the above duties were performed. AND Selective Placement Factors: Applicants applying for this position MUST also possess the following Selective Factors. In the event you do not possess the Selective Factors, you will be found ineligible for the position. • Applicants must be a licensed National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist or licensed NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist. NOTE: Applicants must electronically upload a copy of their license at the time you apply to the vacancy announcement. Failure to provide this documentation will result in loss of consideration for this position. If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as number of hours worked per week) spent in the activities. **Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**
Assures high quality respiratory care is provided at the Medical Center for Federal Prisoners under the direct supervision of the Hospital Systems Administrator (HSA), with a physician reviewer/advisor. Consults with physicians and other medical staff on a daily basis regarding patient testing and status. Troubleshoots malfunctions in equipment and instrumentation and makes necessary repairs or identifies the need for external repair service. Responsible for running and administering the pulmonary rehabilitation clinic. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.