Respiratory Therapy Assistant - Detroit, United States - Henry Ford Health System

Henry Ford Health System Detroit, United States

1 week ago

Part time

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Respiratory Therapy Assistant (RTA) is defined as someone who assists the department in multiple areas of Respiratory with equipment delivery, maintenance and service as well as laboratory testing and analysis.

The RTA must have good communication skills in order to collaborate with coworkers, and other professionals, including physicians and nurses as needed to assist with quality patient care.

Must have excellent customer service and critical thinking skills, ability to trouble shoot complex tasks, attention to detail and work in a fast-paced environment.

The RTA must be able to work both independently and as a team member and have the ability to prioritize and be responsive.

The RTA needs to self-motivated, maintain high standards and technical excellence according to departmental policies and procedures. The RTA maintains awareness of safety within the clinic, laboratory and in the use of equipment. The RTA follows all Henry Ford Hospital and Respiratory Therapy departmental policies and procedures.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lab

After successful completion of competency performs whole Blood gas analysis of arterial, capillary, venous, cord, and pleural fluid samples.
Performs blood gas analyzer daily maintenance.
Performs analyzer quality control, calibrations and troubleshooting.
Reviews laboratory request forms for complete demographic and order entry information and resolves discrepancies as needed.
Practices consistent excellence and maintains all CAP competencies within the lab in a timely manner.

Equipment

Distributes respiratory supplies
Equipment processing, cleaning and disinfect soiled medical equipment.
Tests and assembles various life-support, diagnostic, monitoring and therapy equipment.
Cleans all equipment rooms.
Clean and setup ventilators after training.

Other

Maintains awareness of patient safety issues with the clinic and in the use of equipment
Maintains patient confidentiality according to HFHS HIPAA policies
Follows all HFHS System and Departmental Policies and Procedures and performs all tasks assigned by HFH Departmental leadership
Assist in training employees, attends and participates in continuing education and in [1] services.
Blood gas analysis laboratories with risk to potential exposure to communicable diseases
Patient care setting with risk to potential exposure to communicable diseases
Work with pressurized piped-in and bottled medical gases.
Lifting, moving and use of equipment. If done incorrect, could result in personal, patient and/or equipment malfunction.
Must be able to stand long hours, be in constant motion, and move heavy equipment across the Hospital.
Limited noise, temperature fluctuation and dust are possible.

EDUCATION/

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Life experience related to customer service, high volume/fast-paced environment, laboratory and/or logistics preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS/

LICENSURES REQUIRED:
Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the HFHS' Customer Service Policy and summarized below:

Communication Ownership
Understanding Motivation
Sensitivity Excellence
Teamwork Respect

Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services.

Must possess the following personal qualities:

Be self-directed
Be flexible and committed to the team concept
Demonstrate teamwork, initiative and willingness to learn
Be open to new learning experiences
Accepts and respects diversity without judgment
Demonstrates customer service values

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Normal office environment with minimal exposure to noise, dust, or extreme temperatures.

Additional Information

Organization:

Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus

Department:

Whole Blood Laboratories

Additional Details

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions.

It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Partnering with nearly 2 million people on their health journey, Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services at 250 care locations throughout southeast and south central Michigan.

With 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford is also among Michigan's largest and most diverse employers. Our superior care and discoveries are powered by nearly 6,000 physicians, researchers and advanced practice providers. Learn more

Benefits

Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or

making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Henry

Ford Health has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice

Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are

dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance

and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an

employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program

(Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee's classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is

committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to

race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,

weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,

or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

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