Respiratory Therapy Assistant

Allegheny Health Network; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Canonsburg, PA is seeking support staff to assist with respiratory care operations and equipment management. You will participate in daily sterilization, inventory, and various duties assigned by management to maintain department effectiveness.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 0–1 year hospital experience, and CPR certification. Background clearances (Act 34/33/73) are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0–1 year hospital experience.
• CPR – American Heart Association.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily equipment sterilization.
• Assists with duties that are required to measure, monitor, and ensure department effectiveness.
• Performs inventory of supplies.
• Assists with duties assigned by management staff.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or required.
• Regulations pertaining to the oxygen storage and inventory.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CPR Certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Assists with respiratory care operations; assists with equipment management.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs daily equipment sterilization. (30%)
• Assists with duties that are required to measure, monitor, and ensure department effectiveness. (20%)
• Performs inventory of supplies. (20%)
• Assists with duties assigned by management staff. (20%)
• Performs all other duties as assigned or required. (5%)
• Regulations pertaining he oxygen storage and inventory (5%)

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0 – 1 year hospital experience.
• CPR – American Heart Association.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Respiratory care student preferred.

EEO STATEMENT

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.