Respiratory Assistant

About the role

Per diem day shift position at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center’s Respiratory Care Department.

Responsibilities

• Clean, stock, cover, and initial all assigned or designated respiratory equipment.
• Complete all assignments within the agreed-upon timeframe.
• Maintain adequate stock of all supplies used to clean respiratory equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and order of the Medical Gas Room and Clean and Dirty Equipment Rooms.
• Monitor line pressure and cylinder inventory of the Nitrous Oxide system and all other Medical Center medical gas bank systems, including oxygen and nitrogen.
• Perform inventory of non-Pyxis supplies.
• Maintain inventory of all medical gases necessary for the daily operation of the Respiratory Care Department and Medical Center.
• Perform maintenance, daily rounds, and stocking of supplies for departmental Blood Gas Machines.
• Clean and maintain Respiratory Care equipment.
• Maintain inventory of all medical gas cylinders.
• Deliver full medical gas cylinders and retrieve empty cylinders from all areas of the Medical Center.
• Transport medications to and from the Pharmacy.
• Respond to and assist the Respiratory Care Practitioner during Medical Center emergencies when needed.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Requirements

• Previous hospital or medical experience preferred.
• Successful completion of all required orientation programs.

Skills

• Customer Service/Patient Satisfaction – Provides a compassionate and supportive environment with prompt and consistent service.
• Confidentiality – Adheres to patient rights and provides for the confidential treatment of all communications and records.
• Professionalism – Demonstrates professionalism when interacting with patients, families, visitors, physicians, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Communication – Listens and communicates effectively with patients, families, visitors, physicians, co-workers, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Teamwork – Supports teamwork through cooperative problem-solving and participation in meetings, projects, and departmental activities.
• Quality/Performance Improvement – Utilizes principles of continuous quality improvement in all work situations to assess, measure, and improve organizational and departmental functions.
• Autonomy – Organizes work, sets priorities with minimal supervision, and seeks guidance when appropriate.
• Accountability – Makes timely decisions consistent with departmental objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Ownership – Demonstrates sound judgment and accepts and benefits from constructive criticism.
• Professional Development/Job Awareness – Participates in ongoing education and training as required.

Pay

$19.00 – $21.00 per hour (pay determined by candidate’s education, skills, and professional experience).