Lead Respiratory Assistant

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation in Largo, MD seeks a Lead Respiratory Assistant to coordinate and manage materials, supplies, and equipment for the Respiratory Department. You will ensure timely, cost-effective provisioning and support therapists by delivering supplies and maintaining equipment.

Responsibilities include inventory control, purchase orders, budget adherence, and collaboration with vendors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred.
• Valid BLS Certification or ability to obtain/renew prior to start date.
• One year experience in medical equipment and/or materials management required; 3-5 years preferred.
• Technical/Clinical Skills: Microsoft Office, Basic PowerPoint, ICD-9 knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews the Department's service schedule to ensure availability of adequate supplies and equipment.
• Orders supplies and equipment as needed.
• Assists with arranging for loans of supplies from other hospitals and vendors as needed.
• Develops and maintains inventory and par levels.
• Compiles and maintains current records of pricing and products, and disseminates appropriately.
• Prepares, files, and distributes documents pertaining to purchase and tracking of supplies.
• Monitors purchase requests for accuracy and quantity.
• Identifies and addresses invoice discrepancies; processes purchase orders.
• Cleans, assembles and performs system checks on respiratory equipment; delivers supplies and equipment to therapists.
• Monitors PM dates on respiratory equipment and collects oxygen tanks; maintains par levels for replacements.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Basic PowerPoint

ICD-9 knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Requirements

Located in Largo in the heart of Prince George’s County, our new state-of-the-art regional medical center (University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center) will provide improved access to primary and ambulatory care services and serve as a tertiary care center for critically ill patients. In addition, our new space will allow us to expand our offerings as a community partner to help improve the health status of Prince George’s County residents.

Under the general direction of the Respiratory Director, the Lead Respiratory Assistant coordinates and manages all activities to support the timely, efficient and cost-effective provision of materials, supplies and/or equipment for the Respiratory Department by using control systems and monitoring.

Summary Of Responsibilities

Reviews the Department's service schedule to ensure availability of adequate supplies and equipment

• Orders supplies and equipment as needed
• Assists with arranging for loans of supplies from other hospitals and vendors as needed
• Develops and maintains inventory and par levels
• Compiles and maintains current records of pricing and products, and disseminates appropriately
• Prepares, files, and distributes all appropriate documents pertaining to the purchase and tracking of supplies.
• Monitors purchase request for accuracy and quantity
• Recovers all re-called supplies and equipment from stock and return to company and completes documentation.
• Adheres to budget guidelines when ordering supplies and equipment
• Facilitates standardization of supplies, services, and equipment on an ongoing basis Lead Respiratory Assistant
• Procures supplies and equipment according to budgetary guidelines with the approval of department director 12. Collects packing slips and sends to materials management on a timely basis
• Identifies and addresses invoice discrepancies
• Processes purchase orders
• Clean, assemble and perform system check all respiratory equipment
• Assist therapists by delivering supplies and equipment 17. Monitor PM dates on respiratory equipment for Biomed 18. Deliver oxygen tanks to all tank storage areas 19. Collect empty oxygen tanks and monitor all par levels for replacement orders 20. Performs related work as assigned.

Work Experience

High School Diploma required; Associates Degree preferred

Must have a valid BLS Certification or the ability to obtain or renew prior to start date in position.

One year experience in medical equipment and/or materials management required; 3-5 years preferred

Technical/Clinical Skills: Microsoft Office, Basic PowerPoint: Basic Working knowledge of ICD-9 (Medical Coding) required

Benefits

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

Pay Range: $26.14-$36.59

• Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide