Responsibilities:

• Cleans, delivers, evaluates, and inspects specified medical devices (such as infusion pumps, syringe pumps, feeding pumps, PCA pumps, DVT pumps, specialty beds, specialty carts and procedural trays).
• Documents work activity in an electronic database.
• Delivers and recovers specialty carts and procedural trays.
• Follows up and assists with administrative duties.
• Stocks and takes inventory of Respiratory Therapy equipment and supplies.
• Operates laboratory equipment within scope of role.
• Performs EKGs.
• Records vital signs including pulse oximetry spot checks.
• Stocks and takes inventory of inhaled medications.
• Sets up and downloads overnight pulse oximetry trend studies.
• Assists Respiratory Therapists with relaying new or urgent orders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent with a strong background in Math and Science.
• Continuing employment is contingent upon the completion of an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program within 5 years of hire preferred.

Certifications:

• Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) required within new hire period.

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Must be adaptable and flexible to changing work assignments during a shift.

Work Experience:

• Prior health care experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to walk long distances while pushing a cart of equipment/supplies.
• Must be able to lift equipment in excess of 35 lbs.
• Push/pull loaded carts of equipment in excess of 100 lbs.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protection equipment as required by department.