Respiratory Equipment Assistant

Respiratory Equipment Technician

The primary purpose of the respiratory equipment technician is equipment set-up, reprocessing and cleaning, and local supply management under the direction and supervision of the respiratory therapist. This position serves as an extra set of resources for the respiratory department to ensure that the therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory/pulmonary equipment are properly allocated and readily available throughout the hospital.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

1. Currently enrolled in an CoARC accredited Respiratory Care program

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in the general cleanliness and neatness of the RT supply areas throughout the hospital
• Cleans and processes respiratory equipment intended for multi-patient use as guided by the current hospital infection control policies and standards.
• Assists the respiratory therapists with equipment and supply needs.
• Sets up ventilators in department and performs pre-operative checks
• Set up respiratory equipment for use such as HFNC, Bipaps, and other equipment as instructed.
• Reports defective or damaged equipment to HTM department.
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to be on feet/walking extended periods.
• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 40 pounds.

Working Environment:

Skills and Abilities:

• Computer skills
• Communication skills

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Non-Exempt

Company: THOM Thomas Hospitals

Cost Center: 201 THOM Respiratory Care and General Services

Address: 4605 Maccorkle Ave SW South Charleston West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.