Under the supervision of the Chief of Respiratory Therapy Services, the incumbent performs duties in accordance with the guidelines established by the National Board for Respiratory Care, the American Association for Respiratory Care, and the policies and procedures of Raymond G. Murphy Medical Center. Established protocols and procedures guide the treatment, management, evaluation, and care of patients with conditions affecting the cardiopulmonary system.
Efficiently assigns staff and delegates tasks to meet workload deadlines. Educates patients, families, and healthcare teams on respiratory care equipment, procedures, policies, and medications. Communicates clearly across diverse groups to resolve issues. Provides hemodynamic and noninvasive monitoring in ICU settings. Performs therapeutic respiratory modalities and administers prophylactic Pentamidine treatments.
Conducts arterial blood gas sampling and offers Point-of-Care i-Stat services for critical patient assessment. Analyzes physiological data including ABGs, pulse oximetry, and ETCO2. Collaborates with physicians and healthcare professionals to optimize respiratory outcomes. Executes therapeutic and diagnostic procedures using medical gases, delivery devices, humidification, and aerosol therapies. Performs airway management and mechanical ventilation.
Assists in developing and implementing new respiratory techniques and equipment. Maintains accurate documentation of care activities. Cleans, inspects, calibrates, and maintains respiratory equipment and supplies. Demonstrates expertise in Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) reprocessing, following SOPs and manufacturer instructions for cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, and maintenance.
Completes required competency validations and supports quality assurance practices to ensure safe, effective patient care. Adheres to infection control standards to prevent cross-contamination and comply with regulations. Work Schedule: The work schedule will be discussed during the interview. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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francisco.olmedo@va.gov · (562) 256-2012
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $41178 – $98141/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-06.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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