Register Respiratory Therapist (Polysomnography) Job in Brooklyn, NY

Vacancy No. CBTE-12734373-25-MTP Department Veterans Health Administration
Salary $104,436.00 to $135,773.00 Grade 12 to 12
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 8/29/2025 Close Date 9/15/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Brooklyn, NY


Summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (Polysomnography) adopts multiple roles to ensure functioning of the home sleep program, Pulmonary Function Testing and sleep pathways of care. The Sleep RT will provide clinical support to the Director of Sleep Medicine and will work within a team comprised of other Respiratory Therapists, Sleep Technologists, Sleep Program Office Manager & other personnel to assis administrative, technical and clinical operations of the VA Comprehensive Sleep Center.



Duties

The duties and responsibilities of the Registered Respiratory Therapist (Polysomnography) include, but are not limited to the following:

  • The incumbent's responsibilities within the sleep program include working with the Director of Sleep Medicine and Chief of Respiratory Therapy to develop a home sleep study program using portable unattended monitoring devices and auto-titrating continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) units to diagnosis and treat obstructive sleep apnea.
  • The incumbent is expected to operate with considerable autonomy in implementing and administrating the day-to-day functioning of the home sleep study pathway. The responsibilities include:
    • Maintains expertise in the applications and devices used in portable unattended home sleep apnea monitoring. Including technical aspects, care, cleaning and general indications for use of the following:
    • unattended sleep apnea portable monitoring equipment
    • auto-titrating and fixed (single pressure) CPAP units
  • CPAP interface applications (masks)
  • Conducts a sleep clinic where patients are instructed on the "hook up" procedures used with portable monitoring devices and auto-titrating CPAP units to be issued for home use
  • Conducts portable monitoring and auto-titrating CPAP procedures in hospitalized patients suspected of having sleep apnea
  • Educates other personnel, including respiratory therapists or physicians, in the use of portable monitoring when requested or required
  • Maintains quality assurance in accordance with American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) guidelines and standards regarding Portable monitoring device and auto-titrating CPAP use
  • Contributes to written administrative protocols regarding the home sleep study pathway when required
  • Inventories, tracks and recovers portable sleep apnea monitoring equipment and auto-titrating CPAP units issued for home use or in- hospital use
  • Trouble shoots patient questions regarding home sleep studies
  • Manages home sleep study data in conjunction with the chief sleep technologist and the director of sleep medicine
  • Conducts CPAP acclimatization procedures
  • Conducts CPAP mask fittings/selections
  • Functions as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, as needed, to meet the needs of the Respiratory Care Department.
Work Schedule: 7:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 12575F
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.
  • You may be required to serve a trial period.
  • 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 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).

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: To qualify for appointment as an RRT, all applicants must possess the following:
  • Citizenship. Citizen of the United States (U.S.). Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, of this part. See 38 U.S.C. § 7407(a) for more information.
  • Education. Individuals must have successfully completed a respiratory care program accredited by the CoARC or its successor.
  • Licensure. Persons appointed or reassigned to RRT 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 an RRT.
  • Credential. Persons appointed or reassigned to RRT positions in the GS-0601 series must possess and maintain for the duration of employment a valid, current, unrestricted credential of RRT. Incumbent must hold a RPSGT.
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 REQUIREMENTS. All individuals assigned to this occupation must meet all the basic qualification requirements above and all basic qualification requirements defined in the specific assignment. All positions must be designated in one of the approved title or parenthetical title, as described below and duties must meet the definition of the assignment:

Registered Respiratory Therapist, GS-12. The following assignments are advanced assignments. These advanced specialty assignments are limited in number and cannot be used for all or the majority of the staff/employees in the service/unit. The designated specialized areas in respiratory care include pulmonary, polysomnography and a combination of pulmonary/polysomnography. These three advanced specialized assignments are established for facilities where the structure and patient care supports the need for the assignment(s). The duties and responsibilities assigned to these positions are the full scope of the duties defined under the RRT, GS-11 full performance level assignment in conjunction with the duties defined below for the specialty. These specialized assignments are completed under the general supervision of a physician medical director who is qualified to supervise the RRT. Individuals assigned to one of these positions will use the designated title as shown below.

Registered Respiratory Therapist (Polysomnography).

Experience, Licensure and Credential. Candidates must have:

a. One year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level demonstrating the clinical competencies described at that level including but not limited to; work independently providing respiratory care in both inpatient and/or outpatient settings; determine and implement complex respiratory care such as protocols, respiratory modalities, bronchoscopy, medications or supplemental oxygen and intubation;manage and maintain the airway and ventilation of the patient using appropriate mechanical means.

b. Hold an active license and RRT credential.

c. Certification. Incumbent must hold a RPSGT

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. In addition to the requirements above, candidates must demonstrate all the following KSAs:
  • Skill in performing polysomnographic studies to include obtaining both physiologic and diagnostic data.
  • Skill in calibrating and troubleshooting polysomnographic equipment.
  • Skill in monitoring both physiologic and diagnostic parameters.
  • Skill in scoring data both during and post diagnostic testing.
  • Skill in analyzing data both during and post diagnostic testing
  • Skill in preparing output for physician interpretation of data obtained, both during and post diagnostic testing.
  • Skill in the assessment of oxygenation, ventilation and adverse responses.
Assignment. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity and range of variety and must be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. RRTs at this grade level in this position compare and evaluate indications and contraindications for complex pulmonary function testing (PFT) and recognizes normal/abnormal results. They perform bronchoprovocation testing utilizing a variety of medications or methodologies. They monitor patients and recognize and initiate interventions for complications of testing. They perform an initial quality review of test results and ready them for physician interpretation and determine whether the patient meets the criteria for termination of testing. RRTs conduct quality control reviews of all tests performed and all pulmonary diagnostic equipment. They maintain lab records. They train and assess staff competencies in performing simple spirometry.

References: VA Handbook 5005 PART II APPENDIX G11The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-12.

Physical Requirements: See VA Handbook 5019.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12.

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

Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

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.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Area of Consideration: Eligible applications will be reviewed and referred to in the following order:
1. Current permanent VA employees of facility.
2. All other VA employees
3. Current permanent Federal employees of other agencies
4. All other applicants

Note: Veterans Preference is not applicable to VA employees or employees of other Federal agencies

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

  • Resume


The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (Schedule A)
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Licensure and Certification
  • PCS Orders
  • Professional Certification
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-15
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript


Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.

Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/15/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12734373.

  1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
  2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

Agency contact information

Maria Pelow
Address
VA NY Harbor Healthcare System
423 East 23rd Street
New York, NY 10010
US

Next steps

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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.


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