Respiratory Intern: Equipment & EKG Support

Baptist; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Meridian is seeking a Hospital Materials Technician to provide equipment and supplies for patient care, ensure regulatory compliance, and support efficient resource utilization. You will monitor inventory, restock, and deliver items across departments while upholding infection control standards.

The role requires enrollment in a CAHEP/CoARC-approved Respiratory Therapy program (second year) and BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program that is approved by the CAAHEP or CoARC as a second year student in good standing.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitors, inventories, and restocks equipment/supplies throughout the hospital as needed.
• Maintains PAR levels to ensure that adequate inventory of sterile and unsterile supplies are readily available.
• Fills inventory supply requisitions and delivers supplies.
• Participates in annual physical inventory.
• Processes returned items appropriately.
• Understands, applies, and supports departmental/hospital policies, procedures and standards.
• Performs general housekeeping functions.
• Maintains hospital, DNV and other quality control standards with subsequent records of sterilization procedures.
• Ensures safe operation of equipment.
• Maintains equipment and work area.
• Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors.
• Performs quality control checks.
• Performs EKGs

Skills

Inventory management

Equipment handling

Teamwork

Education

Respiratory Therapy student (CAAHEP/CoARC)

Job description

Baptist Meridian is seeking a Hospital Materials Technician to provide equipment and supplies for patient care, ensure regulatory compliance, and support efficient resource utilization. You will monitor inventory, restock, and deliver items across departments while upholding infection control standards.

The role requires enrollment in a CAHEP/CoARC-approved Respiratory Therapy program (second year) and BLS certification within 14 days of hire.