Respiratory Therapist Assistant

100 LCMC Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

100 LCMC Health in the United States is seeking a Respiratory Therapy Assistant to assist with the assembly, transport, disinfection, calibration and troubleshooting of respiratory equipment under direct supervision.

This role supports procedures and helps train new staff; a high school diploma or GED (or 2 years of related experience) is required, with enrollment in a Respiratory Care program or registry eligibility and CPR/BLS certification.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required; or 2 years of work experience.
• Preferred: experience assembling and cleaning respiratory care equipment.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Care Program or be registry eligible; CPR/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, transport, disinfect, calibrate and troubleshoot respiratory equipment.
• Support procedures and tasks under direct supervision.
• Assist in training new personnel on routine therapy assistant functions.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Your job is more than a job. The Respiratory Therapy Assistant is responsible for performing various duties that require an expertise in the assembly, transport, disinfection, calibration and troubleshooting of respiratory related equipment. Performs work under direct supervision. Maintains an appropriate level of equipment in the various respiratory work areas and assists with various procedures and tasks, as directed. May assist in training new personnel on routine therapy assistant functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent OR 2 years of work experience. Preferred: Previous experience with assembly and cleaning of Respiratory Care equipment.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Certification Name: Must be enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Care Program/is registry eligible. Required Issuer: Licensure Speciality: Entity: Certification Name: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (CPR, BLS) Required Issuer: American Heart Association Licensure Speciality: Entity:

WORK SHIFT

Variable Hours (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary.

About University Medical Center

University Medical Center, a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region’s safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+. Learn more about University Medical Center’s legacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research.

Your extras

Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.