WVU Medicine·Princeton, Texas
The respiratory equipment assistant is responsible for the cleaning, reprocessing, and allocation of respiratory and pulmonary equipment throughout the hospital. They also assist respiratory therapists with supply needs and perform pre-operative checks on ventilators.
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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.
1. Currently enrolled in an CoARC accredited Respiratory Care program
The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Assists in the general cleanliness and neatness of the RT supply areas throughout the hospital
2. Cleans and processes respiratory equipment intended for multi-patient use as guided by the current hospital infection control policies and standards.
3. Assists the respiratory therapists with equipment and supply needs.
4. Sets up ventilators in department and performs pre-operative checks
5. Set up respiratory equipment for use such as HFNC, Bipaps, and other equipment as instructed.
6. Reports defective or damaged equipment to HTM department.
7. Others duties as assigned
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Ability to be on feet/walking extended periods.
2. Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 40 pounds.
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.
1.Computer skills
2. Communication skills
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 4
Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Cost Center: 201 PCH Respiratory Care and General Services
Address: 122 12th Street
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. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
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