Equipment Technician, Respiratory (Per Diem)

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Respiratory Equipment Technician to maintain, clean, and assemble respiratory equipment at a designated hospital. The role also orders supplies, manages cylinder inventory, and services the central gas system to ensure patient care continuity.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, excellent communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office and Google Suite.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficient with MS Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, clean and assemble respiratory equipment.
• Order supplies for the department.
• Manage cylinder inventory and service the central gas system.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Respiratory Equipment Technician maintains, cleans and assembles equipment at their assigned Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) hospital. Orders supplies, manages the cylinder inventory and services the central gas system.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• One year experience as a Respiratory Therapy Equipment Technician.
• Experience with high pressure oxygen cylinders and electrical devices.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider (HCP) Certification.

Working Conditions:

• Lifts a minimum of 10 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hour a day.