Respiratory Therapist Assistant

MedStar Health; Maryland; On-site; USD 26,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking staff to support the Sterile Processing and Respiratory Therapy support services. The role involves cleaning and processing instrumentation between procedures, stocking supplies, and ensuring equipment functions properly across departments.

Responsibilities include delivering instruments and supplies, stocking, and inventory management to par levels, supporting the Operating Room and Emergency Department as needed, and following established protocols for safety and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Enrollment in a COARC approved Respir Therapy program for Vocational/Technical Diploma or Associate's degree is required.
• One year of relevant education may substitute for one year of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and processes instrumentation between procedures following established protocol.
• Ensures equipment is functioning properly and performs related equipment checks.
• Delivers instrumentation and supplies to/from Sterile Processing or Materials Management as needed.
• Maintains stock levels of supplies across hospital locations and replenishes stock to par levels.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

COARC approved Respir Therapy program enrollment (Vocational/Technical Diploma)

COARC approved Respir Therapy program enrollment (Associate's degree)

One year of relevant education may substitute for one year of work experience

Job description

About this Job: General Summary of Position

This position represents non-patient care duties such as general cleaning and processing of ventilators and other general equipment used by the department. Additional duties include but are not limited to stocking of supplies inventorying and trending the use of medical gases inspection of medical gas outlets as directed and other duties as assigned.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Cleans and processes instrumentation between procedures following established protocol. Ensures equipment isfunctioning properly.Disassembles and reassembles department equipment performing related equipment function checks. Cleansequipment/parts according to established protocols.Obtains and delivers instrumentation/supplies to/from Sterile Processing Department stock area and/or MaterialManagement.Maintains stock levels of supplies including sterile and disposable supplies for designated locations throughout thehospital including but not limited to: The Operating Room Labor & Delivery MedSTAR the Emergency Room etc.Replaces depleted stock to par levels. Places orders to replenish stock.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required and
• Vocational/Technical Diploma enrollment in a COARC approved Resp Therp program required or
• Associate's degree enrollment in a COARC approved Resp Therp program required
• One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Experience

• Less than 1 year Respiratory Therapy clinical rotation experience in an acute care hospital preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross. Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit. within 90 Days required

This position has a hiring range of : USD $18.70 - USD $32.72 /Hr.