WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals · 3 months ago
Respiratory Equipment Assistant
WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals is excited to offer an opportunity for a Respiratory Equipment Assistant. The primary purpose of this role is to assist in the set-up, reprocessing, and cleaning of respiratory equipment under the direction of respiratory therapists, ensuring that necessary equipment is available throughout the hospital.
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Responsibilities
Assists in the general cleanliness and neatness of the RT supply areas throughout the hospital
Cleans and processes respiratory equipment intended for multi-patient use as guided by the current hospital infection control policies and standards
Assists the respiratory therapists with equipment and supply needs
Sets up ventilators in department and performs pre-operative checks
Set up respiratory equipment for use such as HFNC, Bipaps, and other equipment as instructed
Reports defective or damaged equipment to HTM department
Others duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in an CoARC accredited Respiratory Care program
Ability to be on feet/walking extended periods
Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 40 pounds
Computer skills
Communication skills