Respiratory Equipment Assistant Adults Casual

Respiratory Equipment Technician

The primary purpose of the respiratory equipment technician is equipment set-up, reprocessing and cleaning, and local supply management under the direction and supervision of the respiratory therapist. This position serves as an extra set of resources for the respiratory department to ensure that the therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory/pulmonary equipment are properly allocated and readily available throughout the hospital.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Currently enrolled in an CoARC accredited Respiratory Care program.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists in the general cleanliness and neatness of the RT supply areas throughout the hospital
• Cleans and processes respiratory equipment intended for multi-patient use as guided by the current hospital infection control policies and standards.
• Assists the respiratory therapists with equipment and supply needs.
• Sets up ventilators in department and performs pre-operative checks
• Set up respiratory equipment for use such as HFNC, Bipaps, and other equipment as instructed.
• Reports defective or damaged equipment to HTM department.
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to be on feet/walking extended periods.
• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 40 pounds.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills and Abilities:

1. Computer skills

2. Communication skills

Additional Job Description:

Casual position and variable shifts. Minimum of 24 hours must be worked per 4-week schedule to maintain the position.