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Respiratory Equipment Assistant

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals · South Charleston, WV · 9 mo ago
On-siteAdministrativeFull-time

About the role

The primary purpose of the respiratory equipment technician is equipment set-up, reprocessing and cleaning, and local supply management under the direction and supervision of the respiratory therapist. This position serves as an extra set of resources for the respiratory department to ensure that the therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory/pulmonary equipment are properly allocated and readily available throughout the hospital.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assists in the general cleanliness and neatness of the RT supply areas throughout the hospital
  • Cleans and processes respiratory equipment intended for multi-patient use as guided by the current hospital infection control policies and standards
  • Aids the respiratory therapists with equipment and supply needs
  • Sets up ventilators in department and performs pre-operative checks
  • Sets up respiratory equipment for use such as HFNC, Bipaps, and other equipment as instructed
  • Reports defective or damaged equipment to HTM department
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to be on feet/walking extended periods
  • Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 40 pounds

Working Environment

  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills and Abilities

  • Computer skills
  • Communication skills

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Exempt/Non-Exempt Shift: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company: THOM Thomas Hospitals
Cost Center: 201
THOM Respiratory Care and General Services
Address: 4605 Maccorkle Ave SW South Charleston West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

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