AA*Respiratory Equipment Student Technician

Responsibilities

• Communicates with vendors and outside business partners regarding new equipment.
• Troubleshoots broken or damaged respiratory equipment and assists in managing rental equipment.
• P practices standard precautions and enforces safety regulations according to hospital policies.
• Documents and charges for procedures accurately and completely.
• Demonstrates respect for co-workers and develops positive working relationships with other departments.
• Demonstrates appropriate and courteous phone etiquette and responds promptly to multiple departments regarding respiratory supplies and medical gas issues.
• Completes any mandatory educational requirements.
• Manages and distributes medical gas cylinders, including inventory and cylinder transport to all patient care areas.
• Sets up ventilator and critical care Bi-level breathing machines, including routine operational system checks.
• Directs supply-chain management for stocking and inventory of respiratory therapy department supplies.
• Makes daily rounds to deliver, check, change, and set up equipment.
• Stocks respiratory and medical gas supply equipment in all patient areas.
• Ensures Infection Control.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions effectively.
• Disassemble, clean, reassemble and test respiratory equipment.
• Working knowledge of and ability to use computer and perform data entry.
• Ensure Infection Control.
• Education: High School Grad or Equiv or equivalent Student enrolled in a 2 yr Accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Field Of Study education or equivalent.
• Work Experience: Previous hospital materials management [Preferred].

Skills

• Knowledge of and ability to use computer and perform data entry.
• Ensure Infection Control.

Benefits

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits
• Schedule PRN Shift Day (United States of America)