GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
 

In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an ‘owner’ of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always. 

Position Details:

Work Shift:

Varied Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

18

Department:

Respiratory Therapy

Overview of Position:

The Respiratory Care Equipment Assistant will perform non-invasive respiratory care procedures as ordered under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist. Additionally, the Respiratory Care Equipment Assistant may perform basic patient care such as EKGs and Phlebotomy. This position will also maintain the inventory of respiratory therapy supplies and equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1.    Clean, sterilize, assemble, set up, test, and maintain respiratory therapy supplies and equipment.
2.    Maintain inventory of respiratory therapy equipment and arrange for routine maintenance and repairs.
3.    Perform routine equipment setup for patient use.
4.    Repair, replace or adjust necessary equipment parts.
5.    May perform basic Phlebotomy.
6.    Conduct basic patient assessments.  
7.    Performs EKG; the incumbent will demonstrate an understanding of electronic monitoring, lead placement, and basic arrhythmia.
8.    May deliver or set up non-invasive equipment such as oximeters or end-tidal CO2 analyzers
9.    Follow Respiratory Services and Infection Control policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS
1.    High School graduate or Equivalency required.  
2.    Currently enrolled in a CoARC approved Respiratory Therapy program. 
3.    BLS Certification within 30 days of hire.
4.    Knowledge of medical terminology.
5.    Ability to work well in a team environment.
6.    Ability to read, write and explain or describe information to patients/customers and hospital staff. 
7.    Attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
8.    Strong written and verbal communication skills.
9.    Basic computer skills
10.    Strong critical thinking skills and ability to troubleshoot
11.    Strong interpersonal skills and customer focus.  

PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
1.    Living the Genesis Mission, Vision, and Values: 
• Performs work in a manner that is quality focused.
• Treats patients, co-workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy, and respect.
• Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives.
• Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation.
• Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change.
• Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations.
• Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding.
• Acts in a manner that creates positive first and lasting impressions.
• Demonstrates the ability to own issues until they are resolved.
2.    Patient Centered Care (patients/families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal/external customers)
• Introduces self and role…connects with everyone.
• Communicates effectively (i.e., advising others of actions, pertinent information, time durations, etc.) and asks for feedback.
• Asks for and anticipates needs and concerns of others.
• Maintains a positive work environment for staff and a healing environment for patients (i.e., safe, clean, quiet, etc.)
• Maintains the dignity and privacy of each person; manages confidential/sensitive information appropriately.
• Responds to requests in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Exits patient/customer encounters courteously, asking if there are additional needs that can be addressed.
3.    Promotes Patient and Employee Safety 
• Demonstrates safe Patient Handling (i.e., transfers, transport, care administration, nutrition, medication, etc.) 
• Demonstrates safe Materials Handling (i.e., appropriate use and disposal of chemicals, infectious wastes, etc.)
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of Infectious Disease precautions and use of proper protective equipment
• Demonstrates Slips/Trips and Falls Awareness.
• Actively contributes to maintaining a safe, clean, and quiet environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are r