Respiratory Aide

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Respiratory Therapist Assistant is responsible for performing multiple duties that require an expertise in the assembly, transport, disinfection, calibration and troubleshooting of respiratory related equipment. The Respiratory Therapy Assistant works under the direction of a Respiratory Therapist. The Respiratory Therapy Assistant is responsible for maintaining an appropriate level of equipment in the various respiratory work areas and assisting the Respiratory Therapists and physicians with various procedures and tasks, as directed. The position may assist in training new Respiratory Therapy Assistants or Student Respiratory Therapists on routine therapy assistant functions.

Responsibilities

• Set-up, maintain and clean various types of respiratory care equipment in order to provide safe patient care

• Maintain the supply of oxygen cylinders on all inpatient units, emergency department, and clinic areas.

• Perform routine assembly, maintenance and cleaning of various types of Respiratory Care Equipment

• Inspect equipment for correct assembly, assure all parts are in proper working order, and perform preventative maintenance according to established protocols.

• Check equipment to ensure appropriate function

• Disinfect equipment prior to calibration and assembly

• Transport dirty equipment to RT reprocessing area using appropriate infection control techniques. 

• Appropriately handles and uses cleaning and disinfecting solutions and equipment. 

• Demonstrates appropriate use of personal protective equipment 

• Reports equipment malfunctions to the Respiratory Manager

• Recognize own needs for personal development and continuing professional growth

• Recognizes the need for continued growth by attending staff development programs and workshops

• Attends and participates in staff meetings

• Completes required annual in-service and training programs including safety and infection control and CPR

• Transport equipment between in-patient units and procedure areas as directed by a Respiratory Therapist

• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of RT equipment bins and cupboards.

• Maintain appropriate levels of equipment in the various respiratory care work areas on a daily basis

• Calibrate equipment to department or manufactures specifications.

• Document all inspections, safety checks, repairs, calibrations problems, etc. in the appropriate database

• Perform electrical safety inspection according to department and hospital policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Education - Highschool diploma or equivalent

• Certifications – CPR

• Skills – work in team environment; verbal and written communication and collaboration with variety of professionals 

• Physical – ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally

Days w/ eo wknd & hols; 7a-3p

Salary Range: $25.135/hr - $26.462/hr

Employment Non-Discrimination: Richmond University Medical Center is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment and provides full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and needs including lactation accommodations, physical or mental disability, age, immigration or citizenship status, veteran or active military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!