Respiratory Apprentice

Job Summary

The Respiratory Apprentice performs department support activities under the direction of Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioners and department leadership.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Administers basic respiratory therapy tasks in accordance with required school validation.
• Processes respiratory equipment for cleaning/sterilization after patient use; cleans, calibrates, and assembles equipment in preparation for the next patient.
• Logs, delivers, and retrieves equipment sent to Sterile Processing for cleaning.
• Inventories, documents, and verifies availability of all life support equipment and medical gases for department operation.
• Stocks respiratory care equipment to ensure appropriate par levels are available.
• Notifies leadership when additional inventory or equipment is needed.
• Aids ABG Lab supervisor in maintaining and troubleshooting ABG instruments.
• Replaces and maintains equipment set-ups in assigned areas (i.e. emergency airway carts, bronchoscopy carts) according to department guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Employment Conditions

• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Care program leading to licensure as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Continued employment in this role is contingent upon maintaining active enrollment.
• Must successfully complete departmental orientation within the first 90 days of hire or within the established orientation timeframe.
• The Respiratory Apprentice role is intended solely for Associates actively progressing through a qualifying Respiratory Care program.
• Losing enrollment status results in ineligibility to continue in the role.
• Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program in their 3rd semester or higher.
• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Experience in a patient care setting preferred.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Care program in their 3rd semester or higher.
• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Experience in a patient care setting preferred.

Employment Conditions

• Continued employment in this role is contingent upon maintaining active enrollment.
• Must successfully complete departmental orientation within the first 90 days of hire or within the established orientation timeframe.
• The Respiratory Apprentice role is intended solely for Associates actively progressing through a qualifying Respiratory Care program.
• Losing enrollment status results in ineligibility to continue in the role.
• Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program in their 3rd semester or higher.
• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Experience in a patient care setting preferred.

Required Physical Requirements

• Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands;
• Frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting;
• Ability to lift 35 lbs.;
• Ability to push and pull 20 lbs.;
• Auditory and visual skills to include color determination;
• Ability to work in confined spaces;
• Ability to reach above/overhead.

Mental Requirements

• Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Capacity to cope with difficult situations.
• Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.

Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards

• Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals.
• Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Clinical positions in Mary Washington Home Health and/or Hospice must also meet driving requirements.

Compensation

Pay Range: $25.00 - $25.00