Respiratory Care Assistant I - Core (Emergency Department., PICU, and Floor Care)

Respiratory Care Department Support

Supports the operations of the Respiratory Care Department in the areas of equipment set up and processing, stocking, inventory management, and quality improvement activities.

Essential Functions

• Ensures proper set up and calibration of various life support devices.
• Observes hospital infection control policies and procedures.
• May participate in special projects, including audits and data collection.
• Provides feedback for improvement of procedures related to equipment tracking and processing.
• Adapts easily to changing work demands.

Education Requirement

Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited respiratory care educational program.

Skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills required in interactions with patients and parents, and hospital staff.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Climb stairs/ladder, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Electricity, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Loud Noises, Power Tools, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Sitting

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Decision Making, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Machinery, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Squat/kneel

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing Far/near, Standing, Walking

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: (not specified)

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"