RESPIRATORY ASSISTANT - STUDENT -CASUAL

About the role

The Respiratory Assistant – Student performs various duties integral to the daily operations of the Respiratory Care Department. Some of these duties include the cleaning and disinfecting, performance verification and maintenance of Respiratory equipment, performing office functions and charging patients accounts for services rendered as well as maintaining scheduling computer records, equipment inventory control, patient education and diagnostic testing.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean and orderly environment: Keeps supplies organized to allow easy retrieval. Assists in keeping department organized.
• Collects, cleans and redistributes respiratory equipment: Inspects and processes equipment per infection control guidelines and department policy. Applies ventilator circuit and completes extended service testing for life support equipment to ensure proper functioning prior to placing in service. Properly packages equipment for stocking and reuse. Troubleshoots and promotes preventative maintenance adherence by direct communication with the BME department based on hours of operation and testing.
• Aids in the inventory and ordering of departmental supplies: Orders supplies when stock meets minimum levels. Participates in department-based cost containment practices and makes appropriate recommendations to manager.
• Inputs the posted schedule within the acceptable time limits. Archives schedule within acceptable time limits.
• Utilizes Star Navigator to post charges and credits to patient accounts as directed.
• Completes Active Staffer activities within the acceptable time limits.
• Utilizes all computer systems i.e.: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Access. Inputs and organizes performance improvement data into Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. Performs various administrative duties as deemed necessary i.e.: filing, copying, faxing, organizing records, typing and data entry.
• Delivers direct and indirect patient care in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, & protocols (may perform the following skills after appropriate training/competencies).
• Provides 12 LEAD EKG.
• Delivers oxygen consignment tanks to patients as ordered for discharge as well as education regarding equipment setup and safety regulations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or next higher level of education.
• Must be enrolled in a COARC accredited Respiratory School.
• Related training/experience (preferably within the last five years).
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
• Knowledge of basic Office Equipment such as copier, fax machine, etc.
• Proficiency in the use of Excel Spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and various software programs.

Specialty Functions

• Performs 12 LEAD EKG.
• Delivers oxygen consignment tanks to patients as ordered for discharge as well as education regarding equipment setup and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or next higher level of education.
• Enrolled in a COARC accredited Respiratory School.
• Related training/experience (preferably within the last five years).
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
• Knowledge of basic Office Equipment such as copier, fax machine, etc.
• Proficiency in the use of Excel Spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and various software programs.

Skills

• Knowledge of basic Office Equipment such as copier, fax machine, etc.
• Proficiency in the use of Excel Spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and various software programs.

Benefits

None specified.

Pay

None specified.

Schedule

Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Physical Conditions

Essential – Absolute Necessity. Marginal – Minimal Necessity. Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift. Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift. Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift. Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Working Conditions

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines.

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.