Respiratory Student Extern

Job Summary The Respiratory Therapy Assistant is an equipment and inventory technician who cleans, monitors, and maintains all routine respiratory care equipment throughout the hospital, including medical oxygen supply. He/She must utilize technical clinical thinking for assisting therapists to meet patients’ needs and promote customer service initiatives. Responsibilities Perform daily equipment processing of all respiratory equipment: disassemble, clean, assemble, and test all respiratory equipment according to department policies and procedures. Order, stock, and maintain respiratory supplies/equipment using LEAN processes within the Respiratory Care Department and patient care areas, including rental equipment. Assist in performing inventory of department equipment and supplies, counting supplies with 100% accuracy. Maintain an adequate inventory of all oxygen gas cylinders in department storage areas and on all patient care areas. Provide assistance to Respiratory Care Practitioners as necessary, according to department policies and procedures. Identify and retrieve all electrical equipment due for calibration and regular preventive maintenance and deliver to Biomedical Engineering department on a scheduled basis. Assist in maintaining a clean work area in the department: assure that all supplies are neatly stored and the work area is cleared of hazards at all times. Qualifications High School Graduate / GED Current respiratory student within one year of graduation Ability to work on a part‑time basis Benefits Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services. Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services. Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence. Savings and retirement resources including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling. Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing. Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts. Benefits Eligibility Note Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Equal Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr HCA Healthcare