Respiratory Therapist

About the Position: This position is located at Army Medical Center Madigan in WA This is a Direct Hire Solicitation A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Instructs patients and families in the use of such respiratory equipment for home use.

Set up and monitors a variety of complex respiratory equipment such as ventilatory life support systems for the most seriously ill patients in the critical care areas (neonatal and adult ICUs).

Set up, monitors and troubleshoots nitric oxide delivery systems in the neonatal ICU.

Assist with the administration of surfactant in the neonates with Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome.

Receive written and verbal orders from physician objectives and independently applies appropriate protocols for continuing care for the patient.

Develop and implements patient care plans for weaning patients from ventilatory life support systems. Monitors patients closely to avoid incidents, recommends and adopts procedures and techniques to be used.

During emergency situations, independently inserts artificial airways into patient's trachea to provide controlled breathing.

Performs inpatient 4 channel sleep studies to provide diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea.