Respiratory Therapy Support Technician

Southern Ohio Medical Center; Portsmouth, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with quarterly market 

Performance-based annual increase and 

Employer contributions to retirement (

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Earned Wage Access

Paid Time Off bank with 3 annual sick 

Life insurance and disability coverage

Tuition and certification assistance

Gym membership discounts

Employee discount and payroll deduct

Job summary

Southern Ohio Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapy Support Tech to assist in the Respiratory department. The role involves maintaining equipment, performing safety checks, and stocking supplies under the supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Manager.

Qualifications include a high school diploma (or equivalent) and enrollment or graduation from a CoARC-approved Respiratory Care program; Ohio RCP III license within 2 years if applicable. This is a contingent, as-needed shift.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required or equivalent.
• Currently enrolled or graduate of a CoARC-approved Respiratory Care program preferred.
• Ohio Medical Board RCP III license within 2 years of graduation required, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning, assembly and safety checks on Respiratory equipment and document checks.
• Notify Assistant Manager/Lead/Manager of equipment issues.
• Stock patient/department areas with disposable supplies as needed.
• Place orders for supplies from the warehouse.
• Notify leadership of low stock items requiring special orders.
• Clean and organize Respiratory storage areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Inventory management

Safety checks

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

CoARC-approved Respiratory Care program

Tools

Respiratory equipment

Job description

Department: Respiratory Therapy
Shift/schedule: Contingent (Works as needed)

GENERAL SUMMARY

Works under the direct supervision of the Manager of Respiratory Therapy. The Respiratory Therapy Support Tech's primary job function is to perform support duties for the Respiratory department such as maintaining inventory of equipment and supplies, verifying proper functioning and safety checks of respiratory equipment. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required
• Currently enrolled or a graduate of a CoARC-approved program in Respiratory Care preferred.

Licensure:

• Ohio Medical Board RCP III license within 2 years of graduation required, if applicable.

Experience:

• Work and/or educational experience that promoted group/ team working relations is preferred.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

1. Completes all cleaning procedures, assembly and safety checks on all Respiratory equipment including documentation of safety checks.

2. Notifies Assistant Manager/Lead/Manager of equipment issues.

3. Stocks all patient/department areas with disposable supplies as needed.

4. Orders supplies from the warehouse.

5. Notifies Assistant Manager/Lead/Manager of low special order stock items.

6. Cleans and organizes Respiratory storage areas.

7. Other duties as assigned.

Why SOMC? You Care for Our Patients, We Care for You

At Southern Ohio Medical Center, our mission is to make a difference in the community we serve. We're committed to delivering exceptional care and that starts with our team members. When you join SOMC, you're not just starting a job. You're joining a mission.

• Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis
• Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility
• Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage*
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts*
• Earned Wage Access - get paid before payday
• Paid Time Off bank with 3 annual sick days
• Life insurance and disability coverage*
• Tuition and certification assistance
• Club LC - discounted/free gym membership
• Employee discount and payroll deduct programs
• And many other benefit offerings!

*Available only to Full-Time and/or Part-Time Employees

Compensation & benefit eligibility is determined by employment status, position type, and hours worked. Offerings are subject to change and governed by SOMC's current plan documents and policies. Specific details will be reviewed upon hire as part of the onboarding process.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.

Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.

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