The Registered Respiratory Therapist contributes to Patient Centered Care strategies through the functions listed below. They plan, organize, and coordinate clinical inpatient and outpatient services and assist the Supervisor with process improvement and quality improvement ideas. 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. English Language Proficiency. RTs/RRTs appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. ? 7403(f). Ed