Respiratory Therapy Equipment Technician

Children's Mercy Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Mercy Kansas City is seeking an on-site Respiratory Therapy Equipment Technician to clean, test, and prepare respiratory equipment including ventilators for clinical use. You will deliver, track, and reprocess devices, maintaining PAR levels and FIFO inventory while supporting respiratory therapists with equipment needs.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent; on‑the‑job training is acceptable, with prior hospital exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent; No Experience necessary / On-the-Job Training
• Hospital experience preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Cleans, disinfects, calibrates, and prepares respiratory therapy equipment for safe redistribution, following guidelines; coordinates with Clinical Engineering for checks and maintenance; maintains equipment status in RT database; ensures proper storage using FIFO.
• Delivers and retrieves respiratory therapy equipment across the facility; responds to clinical requests; handles soiled items for reprocessing; coordinates delivery of cleaned accessories to Central Sterilization.
• Monitors inventory levels of RT equipment, disposable supplies, and gases across storerooms; submits orders when stock is low; coordinates with vendors for timely delivery and billing; supports equipment purchases based on usage trends.
• Responds to after-hours equipment issues and safety checks; corrects identified problems and verifies maintenance completion.

Skills

Equipment handling

Disinfection

Inventory management

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Ventilators

Reprocessing equipment

Inventory software

Job description

Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy!

Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Overview

The Respiratory Therapy Equipment Technician is responsible for cleaning, low level disinfecting, and preparing respiratory therapy equipment for clinical use. This role includes equipment delivery and retrieval, reprocessing services, maintaining storeroom at adequate inventory levels, calibrating ventilators, assembling equipment setups, and supporting respiratory therapists with equipment-related needs. Equipment Technician ensures inventory aligns with periodic automatic replenishment (PAR) levels, follows the first-in, first-out methodology, and documents equipment status in appropriate database to align with departmental and safety standards.

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, disinfects, calibrates, and prepares respiratory therapy equipment?including ventilators and accessories?for safe redistribution, following manufacturer and hospital guidelines. Coordinates with Clinical Engineering for performance checks and preventive maintenance, documents equipment status in the RT database, and ensures proper storage and inventory rotation using first-in, first-out FIFO methods. Maintains INO ventilators and tanks, tracks usage, and submits required documentation to the RT department.
• Delivers and retrieves respiratory therapy equipment across the facility, ensuring timely response to clinical requests and proper handling of devices. Maintains working knowledge of equipment and unit layouts, collects soiled items for reprocessing or repair, and coordinates delivery of cleaned accessories to Central Sterilization Reprocessing. Supports efficient equipment flow to meet patient care needs.
• Monitors and maintains appropriate inventory levels of respiratory therapy equipment, disposable supplies, and specialty gases across department storerooms based on periodic automatic replenishment (PAR) levels. Submits orders when stock is low, manages rental equipment documentation, and coordinates with vendors to ensure timely delivery and billing accuracy. Supports operational readiness by recommending equipment purchases based on usage trends and patient needs.
• Responds to units for assistance concerning non-functioning equipment and safety check requests that occur after hours. Correct identified issues and verify equipment's preventative maintenance has been completed.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent and No Experience necessary / On-the-Job Training Hospital experience preferred, but not required

Benefits at Children's Mercy

The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Learn more about Children’s Mercy benefits.

Starting Pay

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $19.23/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

Remote Work/Work from Home

This position is not eligible to work remotely, which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Children’s Mercy locations and may not work from home.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet

Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation are all factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

CM is committed to creating a workforce that supports the diverse backgrounds of our patients and families. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team, so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, and beliefs.