Respiratory Aide I - Memorial Regional Medical Center - PRN

Job Summary

The Respiratory Aide I cleans, assembles, delivers, and maintains respiratory supplies and equipment. This role is responsible for ordering and stocking supplies that are non-par level, equipment, and medical gas. Must maintain a clean, organized, and functional work area.

Essential Functions

• Cleans, sterilizes, assembles, tests, and maintains par levels of equipment.
• Orders, maintains, and delivers oxygen.
• Complies with regulatory and governing body requirements, including but not limited to DOT and FDA regulations, related to oxygen and other hazardous material.
• Maintains and arranges for the repair of broken equipment.
• Receives for respiratory supplies and equipment deliveries.
• May provide office or warehouse tasks to include labeling storage bins, shelves, or other inventory locations.
• Fills orders for respiratory supplies and equipment. May setup and remove equipment and supplies.
• May provide patient instruction on the installation and operation of HME equipment.
• Maintains safe operation of delivery vehicle by complying with organization operational policies, procedures, and standards, as well as state and local driving rules and regulations.

Education

High School/GED (required)

Required Licensing & Certifications

• BLS Basic Life Support- American Heart Association (preferred)
• Valid driver's license in state of residence (required for DME setting)

Experience

Experience working with durable medical equipment (DME) (preferred)

Skills & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills and able to effectively interact with patients, their families, physicians, and other staff members
• Able to effectively work with diverse people
• Able to keep accurate records and inventories of supplies
• Prioritizes work appropriately
• Basic computer skills
• Troubleshooting
• Creative thinking

Training

None

Pay

Range: Minimum: $18.11 Maximum: $27.17