Respiratory Equipment Tech - Rotating - PRN

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems in Richmond, VA seeks a Respiratory Equipment Technician to ensure respiratory care equipment is kept in proper working order. Responsibilities include disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, preventive maintenance, and readiness verification.

The role also covers inventory management, billing for modalities rendered, and identifying internal repairs. A high school diploma is required; prior experience with respiratory care equipment is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school graduate (or GED) required.
• Previous work experience with respiratory care equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, reassemble and perform preventive maintenance on respiratory care equipment and verify operational readiness.
• Organize, monitor and maintain appropriate consumable and capital inventory levels.
• Document charges in the computer for respiratory care modalities rendered on the previous day.
• Identify equipment repairs which can be done internally; ship warranty items for repair; order items available through Central Supply.

Skills

Strong recall

Reasoning

Problem solving

Hearing

Speak clearly

Write legibly

Reading

Logical thinking

Education

High school diploma

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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