Respiratory Therapy Equipment Technician

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Respiratory Therapy Equipment Technician at Bell Hospital within The University of Kansas Health System maintains and calibrates respiratory care equipment, manages supplies, and instructs patients. The role supports the Sleep Disorders Center, participates in safety initiatives, and coordinates equipment deliveries and returns.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, strong English proficiency, and basic computer skills to document and communicate effectively with the care team.

Qualifications

• Advanced English required for reading, writing, and speaking in a clinical setting.
• Basic computer knowledge, including email and basic documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Follows infection prevention policies and safety procedures.
• Interacts with therapists and health system staff to ensure safe, high‑quality patient care.
• Assists with equipment maintenance, cleaning and calibration.

Skills

Advanced English

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

Position Title

Respiratory Therapy Equipment Technician

Bell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest

The Respiratory Therapy (RT) Equipment Technician assumes responsibility for maintaining respiratory care equipment, such as cleaning and calibrating. Additionally, the RT Equipment Technician maintains respiratory supplies and equipment in the Sleep Disorders Center. The RT Equipment Technician is responsible for instructing patients.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Follows policies, procedures, and standards (e.g., proper infection prevention, handwashing, isolation procedures, etc.).
• Interacts with therapists, and other health system staff to provide quality, safe, and efficient care for the patient.
• Aids other staff, when applicable, to complete their assignment.
• Communicates effectively with patients, health care providers, and other customers both orally and written/via computer.
• Assumes responsibility for risk and safety issues associated with position.
• Reacts appropriately under high levels of stress; demonstrates flexibility in the face of uncertainty, and can take responsible and professional action without awaiting orders.
• Quickly respond to critical situations including taking stairs to reach emergencies and assist in the removal of patients from the building (in case of fire).
• Resolves issues, or escalates them to the appropriate resource.
• Knowledgeable about Respiratory Therapy supplies/equipment and can operate and care for the equipment safely.
• Able to calibrate equipment and maintain medical gas cylinders, and other Respiratory Therapy equipment, for patient use.
• Instructs patients on home sleep study equipment and coordinates delivery/return of equipment (Sleep Disorders center only).
• Delivers supplies/equipment promptly, especially during emergent situations.
• Manages supplies and equipment to ensure proper resource management, including staging, rotating, checking for expiration dates, and restocking.
• Assists with orientation of new staff and training of students, when necessary.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

- These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate

Preferred Education and Experience

• Additional healthcare work experience

Required Language Skills

• Advanced English - must read, write and speak English

Knowledge Requirements

• Basic computer knowledge, including email

Time Type

Full time

Job Requisition ID

R-47321

Important information for you to know as you apply

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion .
• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail] .
• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.