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Summary The incumbent is a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and will serve as Chief of Respiratory Care for the Respiratory Therapy Department, Pulmonary Function Lab, Sleep Center, EEG Clinic, and the Home Oxygen Program. They will be responsible for the day-to-day function of the Pulmonary Department including but not limited to staffing, workload, competency, equipment & stock, etc. while ensuring regulatory guidelines are met. Responsibilities Duties includes but is not limited to: Have broad and overall responsibility for the service-level department and full responsibility for clinical practice, program management, education, human resources management, budget management and supervision for employees whose work involves providing high acuity care. Advise leadership on policy implications, key issues, relationships to both internal and external interest groups, and recommend courses of action. Oversees completion of all Respiratory Therapy outpatient clinic needs to include Home Oxygen Program, six-minute walk, PFT, and ABG clinic by assigning staff coverage as needed. Will communicate with Pulmonary Function, Home Oxygen Coordinator and Sleep supervisor on daily operational functions. Performances reviews and/or requests for special awards, career development, training plans, etc. Guidance or counseling sessions to subordinates when needed to facilitate positive change in work behaviors or performance. Responsible for payroll entries in VATAS Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 0730-1600 Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 41125-F 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 (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. 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