Part Time Respiratory Care Equipment Tech

• Provides properly functioning respiratory care equipment in an expedient manner.

• Disassembles cleans and reassembles respiratory care equipment.

• Performs preventive maintenance on select equipment and verifies operational readiness.

• Organizes monitors and maintains appropriate supply inventories.

• Maintains inventory for all Respiratory Care equipment and supplies to ensure adequate stock levels.

• Orders and receives respiratory equipment and supplies.

• Dispenses and monitors the use of Respiratory Care equipment and supplies.

• Processes departmental supplies to ensure equipment needs are consistently met.

• Disinfects respiratory equipment according to departmental procedures.

• Repacks processed equipment following departmental guidelines.

• Maintains and replaces portable cylinders hand trucks/stands and regulators in clinical and stock areas.

• Reorganizes small par stock inventory as needed.

• Transports supplies to Central Supply for gas stabilization and ensures timely pickup and processing.

• Reprocesses equipment after post-sterilization procedures.

• Transports equipment and supplies to and from the Respiratory Department according to departmental guidelines.

• Stocks and organizes supplies in designated storage areas.

• Responds to and fulfills requests for respiratory equipment.

• Maintains appropriate inventory levels to support patient care operations.

• Collaborates with the manager to develop a professional development plan.

• Attends educational in-services and training sessions as appropriate.

• Participates in professional activities and organizational initiatives to remain informed on current trends and practices.

Safety Security and Health Responsibilities

• Adheres to general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment.

• Utilizes effective communication interpersonal skills and teamwork.

• Follows all hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

• Contributes to the overall quality of services provided by the department.

• Maintains awareness of and stays informed about policy and procedural updates.

• Practices and follows infection control measures and principles.

Additional Responsibilities

• May perform EKG technician duties as needed.

• May perform basic acute care respiratory therapy if enrolled in the final year of a clinical externship from an accredited respiratory program and working under the supervision of an assigned RCP.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association.

• ACLS and/or NRP certifications may be required in designated departments.