Respiratory Equipment Tech - Rotating
VCU Health · Richmond, VA · 1 mo ago
Engineering$15.69–$23.53/hrFull-time
About the role
The Respiratory Equipment Technician ensures properly functioning respiratory care equipment by disassembling, cleaning, reassembling, performing preventive maintenance on select equipment, and verifying operational readiness. The role also involves organizing, monitoring, and maintaining consumable and capital inventory levels, and documenting charges in the computer for respiratory care modalities rendered on the previous day. The position serves all age groups.
Responsibilities
- Disassemble, clean, reassemble, and perform preventive maintenance on respiratory care equipment.
- Verify operational readiness of equipment.
- Organize, monitor, and maintain appropriate consumable and capital inventory levels.
- Document charges for respiratory care modalities provided the previous day.
- Identify equipment repairs that can be performed internally.
- Ship warranty items for repair.
- Determine the need to clean laboratory and equipment areas.
- Order items available through Central Supply.
Qualifications
- High school graduate or GED (required).
- Previous work experience with respiratory care equipment (preferred).
Skills
- Physical: Ability to lift 20‑50 lbs; prolonged standing; frequent bending; reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive).
- Mental/Sensory: Strong recall; reasoning; problem solving; hearing; clear speech; legible writing; reading; logical thinking.
- Emotional: Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment; maintain steady pace; handle multiple priorities; adapt to frequent change.
Pay
$15.69 - $23.53 per hour (actual salary offers based on relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications).
Schedule
Day or evening shift as required; every other weekend.