Respiratory Equipment Tech - Rotating

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health is seeking a Respiratory Equipment Technician to ensure respiratory care devices are properly cleaned, disassembled, reassembled, and tested for readiness. You will manage consumables and capital inventory while recording charges for services provided yesterday.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, with preferred experience in handling respiratory care equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous work experience with respiratory care equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, reassemble respiratory care equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on select equipment and verify operational readiness.
• Organize, monitor and maintain consumable and capital inventory levels.
• Document charges for respiratory care modalities rendered on the previous day.

Skills

Respiratory equipment handling

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Respiratory Equipment Technician provides in an expedient manner, properly functioning respiratory care equipment by disassembling, cleaning, reassembling, performing preventive maintenance on select equipment and verifying operational readiness. The Respiratory Equipment Technician organizes, monitors and maintains appropriate consumable and capital inventory levels. This position documents charges in the computer for respiratory care modalities rendered on the previous day.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A
Experience REQUIRED: N/A
Experience PREFERRED: Previous work experience with respiratory care equipment.
Education/training REQUIRED: High school graduate (or GED).
Education/training PREFERRED: N/A

Independent action(s) required: Identifies equipment repairs which can be done internally; Ships warranty items for repair; Determines the need to clean the laboratory and equipment areas; and Orders items available through Central Supply. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A Additional position requirements: Employee must be able to work the day or evening shift as required. Employee must be able to work every other weekend. Age Specific groups served: All

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical Lifting 20-50 lbs. Activities: Prolonged standing, Frequent bending, Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive) Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Able to adapt to frequent change

Compensation Range $15.69 - $23.53 Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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