Respiratory Technician

Job description

Department: Respiratory Schedule/Status: Varires; Per Diem: Standard Hours/Week: 12: General Description: This position is responsible for performing multiple duties that require expertise in the assembly, transport, disinfection, calibration and troubleshooting of respiratory related equipment. The Respiratory Therapy (RT) Technician (Tech) works under the direction of a Respiratory Therapist (RT). The RT Tech is responsible for maintaining an appropriate level of equipment in various respiratory work areas and assisting the RT’s and MD’s with various procedures and tasks, as directed. RT Techs that have demonstrated proficiency in respiratory equipment handling may be trained to assemble, troubleshoot, and assist with bedside bronchoscopy services. RT Techs may assist in training new RT Techs and/or students on routine RT Tech functions. Requirements: - Accountable for the proper set-up, maintenance and cleaning of various types of respiratory care equipment to support the provision of safe and healing patient care: - Maintain supply of transport oxygen; and supply of oxygen cylinders on all inpatient units, emergency department and clinical areas. - Performs routine assembly, in...