Respiratory Student Equipment Tech

AdventHealth; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth in Rome, GA is seeking a Respiratory Therapy Support role to deliver, check and set up respiratory equipment and manage supplies as part of a collaborative care team.

The position requires HS Grad, BLS, and hospital experience with equipment handling; responsibilities include documentation, inventory control, and vendor coordination. On-site shift with day coverage for PRN roles.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions effectively.
• Disassemble, clean, reassemble and test respiratory equipment.
• Working knowledge of and ability to use computer and perform data entry.
• Ensure Infection Control.

Responsibilities

• Makes daily rounds to deliver, check, change, and set up equipment.
• Stocks respiratory and medical gas supply equipment in all patient areas.
• Manages ordering, stocking, and inventory for respiratory therapy supplies.
• Maintains supply areas at par levels and coordinates with nursing leaders.
• Provides non-direct patient care support for the respiratory therapy department.
• Manages medical gas cylinders and transport to patient care areas.
• Documents and charges procedures accurately and completely.
• Assists with ventilation and critical care equipment setup and checks.
• Communicates with vendors and supports equipment repairs and exchanges.

Skills

Following instructions

Respiratory equipment handling

Data entry

Infection control

Education

High School Grad or Equiv

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule

PRN

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Address

501 REDMOND RD NW

City

ROME

State

Georgia

Postal Code

30165

Job Description

Makes daily rounds to assigned areas to deliver, check, change, and set up equipment. Stocks respiratory and medical gas supply equipment in all patient areas. Directs supply-chain management for all ordering, stocking, and inventory of respiratory therapy department supplies. Maintains all respiratory supply areas to optimal par levels and coordinates with nursing unit leaders to keep an organized stock/supply room. Provides non-direct patient care support services for the respiratory therapy department. Manages and distributes medical gas cylinders, including inventory and cylinder transport to all patient care areas. Documents and charges for procedures accurately and completely. Demonstrates collaboration and teamwork in assisting with patient flow. Practices standard precautions and enforces safety regulations according to hospital policies on a continual basis. Checks all soiled utility rooms for respiratory equipment. Troubleshoots broken or damaged respiratory equipment, including equipment removed from service by staff, and assists in the management of rental equipment. Sets up ventilator and critical care Bi-level breathing machines, including routine operational system checks. May assist with EKGs and pacemaker interrogations per facility needs. Communicates with vendors, representatives, and outside business partners regarding new equipment for the department, including managing the bronchoscope exchange and repair process.Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions effectively. [Required]
• Disassemble, clean, reassemble and test respiratory equipment. [Required]
• Working knowledge of and ability to use computer and perform data entry. [Required]
• Ensure Infection Control [Required]

Education

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Field of Study

• N/A

Work Experience

• 1+ experience in a hospital setting [Preferred]

Additional Information

• N/A

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]

Physical Requirements

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Pay Range

$15.43 - $24.68

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.