What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Care Equipment tech position at The Christ Hospital Health Network?
Job Description
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.
Responsibilities
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
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.
Responsibilities
- 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