Respiratory Care Equipment Tech

Sets up, monitors and maintains all routine respiratory care equipment throughout the hospital. Locates and gathers respiratory equipment throughout the hospital. Cleans/disinfects according to hospital procedure prior to set-up. This includes the documentation of all appropriate procedures related equipment used on all age groups. Maintains respiratory care supplies throughout the hospital.

• Perform daily equipment processing of all respiratory equipment: Disassemble process, assemble, and test all respiratory care equipment on a daily basis according to department policies and procedures.
• Maintains respiratory supplies throughout the hospital. Looks for expiration dates, stocks as needed, and may transport oxygen, nitric, air, and other medical gas tanks.
• Identify and retrieve all electrical equipment due for calibration and regular preventative maintenance and deliver to the HTM department on a scheduled basis.
• Perform EKGs on nursing units covered by Respiratory Care Department.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

EDUCATION: Actively enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: None

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Entry level.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: N/A