- May clean, disinfect and/or sterilize respiratory equipment.
- Replace oxygen and other compressed gas cylinders used for respiratory care for children, teenagers, adults and geriatric patients.
- Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory and stocking of general store supplies and medications used by the department of Respiratory Care.
- Maintain proficiency in the basic use of the hospital's computer system.
- Exhibit and practice service excellence by actively seeking, listening, responding to the needs of patients, their family, physicians, staff and others.
- Assemble, distribute and stock respiratory care supplies throughout the hospital.
- May disassemble and prepare respiratory equipment for cleaning, disinfection and/or sterilization.
- On a routine and recurring basis, will explain related tasks to other employees and therapist/technician students.
- Replace all respiratory care equipment used throughout the hospital on a daily basis.
- May assist the bio-medical technician in tracking and/or repair of respiratory care equipment.
- Provides oxygen to be used during transportation of patients.
- At times, will assist the therapist during cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and other emergency procedures.
- Is responsible for all identification, cataloging and tracking of all respiratory care equipment.
- Is responsible for assuring and maintaining the sterility of select equipment through following departmental policies regarding cleaning and processing of soiled equipment.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Enrollment in a post-secondary education program preferred
- Preference given to students enrolled in an accredited respiratory therapy program.
- Must be able to lift equipment and or supplies weighing up to 30 pounds and push/handle equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.
- Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
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Respiratory Care Assistant - Pittsburgh, United States - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Description
UPMC Children's Hospital is currently seeking a Respiratory Care Assistant to work casual hours. This is the perfect opportunity for respiratory therapy students to gain hands-on experience while in school
Under the general direction of the therapist IV, the respiratory care assistant will perform some patient care related functions and a variety of equipment related functions.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: