Respiratory Therapy Extern | Day Shift & Hands-On

Abington Memorial Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Abington Memorial Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Equipment Technician to ensure respiratory devices are clean, sterile, and ready for patient care. The role involves maintaining stock of supplies, coordinating with vendors, and keeping equipment in optimal condition across multiple care areas.

Applicants should be enrolled in a respiratory program with prior materials handling or direct patient contact experience.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• An associate's degree or equivalent is desirable.
• Student currently enrolled in an accredited respiratory program is required.
• One year experience in materials handling, equipment servicing, and/or direct patient contact highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles, washes, disinfects, sterilizes, and reassembles respiratory equipment per infection control policy.
• Maintains inventory levels of consumables, parts, medical gases, and medications.
• Distributes portable oxygen cylinders to specified patient care areas.
• Collaborates with Respiratory Care Supervisor on storeroom, pharmacy, and outside vendor initiations.
• Ensures equipment (ventilators, compressors, croup tents, flowmeters, gas regulators) is functional to meet patient demand.

Skills

Self-direction

Motivation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or equivalent (desirable)

Job description

Abington Memorial Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Equipment Technician to ensure respiratory devices are clean, sterile, and ready for patient care. The role involves maintaining stock of supplies, coordinating with vendors, and keeping equipment in optimal condition across multiple care areas.

Applicants should be enrolled in a respiratory program with prior materials handling or direct patient contact experience.