• Job Description

  Req#: 18109

  Overview

  Position #: 12767

  Provides support to the Respiratory Care department with routine, urgent, and complex needs to ensure quality of patient care. Responsible for stock, preparation, setup, and maintenance of respiratory equipment and supplies in various locations where respiratory procedures are performed to ensure quality of patient care.

  Responsibilities

  • Locates, cleans, decontaminates, sets up, and prepares respiratory instruments and equipment for the Respiratory Care department. Replaces circuits and assembles on all necessary supplies.
  • Assists in keeping department clean and orderly as well as keeping the department and department locations stocked with supplies. Brings equipment to the LRCPs in other parts of the hospital as needed to prevent a delay in patient care. Maintains supply and equipment inventory to optimize the delivery of Respiratory Care services.
  • Demonstrates aseptic technique in all aspects of job duties.
  • Assists with the preparation and maintenance of patient equipment and prevention of waste.
  • Contacts other departments, such as Clinical Equipment, Central Supply, and Maintenance for assistance as appropriate.
  • Demonstrates excellent customer service skills in dealing with patients, visitors, and health care team members.
  • Demonstrates effective interpersonal working relationships and works cooperatively with healthcare team members.
  • Provides indirect patient care and support to the Respiratory Care department for routine, urgent, and complex needs to ensure quality of patient care.
  • Checks supplies for par levels, expiration dates, rotation of supplies, and maintenance of supply area for cleanliness. Compiles list of supplies needed and submits to supervisor and manager for ordering.
  • Identifies malfunctioning equipment and notifies appropriate personnel.
  • Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

  Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Previous work experience in a medical or healthcare setting preferred.
  • AHA BLS. Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period.
  • Knowledge of basic medical terminology. Proficient in English. Verbal and written communication skills.
  • CPR.
  • Ability to communicate with hospital staff. Uses discretion and courtesy when working with staff and visitors.

  Physical Demands and Work Environment:

  Frequent physical demands include: Sitting , Standing , Walking , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion , Talk or Hear

  Continuous physical demands include:

  • Lifting Floor to Waist 30 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 30 lbs.
  • Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Moderate Depth Perception, Moderate Hearing
  • Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Radiation

  Our Network

  Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants (including contractors, travelers and consultants) to have an annual flu vaccine, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.

  Company will never ask candidates for social security numbers or date of birth during application phase. If you are asked for this information online, you may be a target for identity theft.

• About the company

  Capital Health is the region’s leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Comprised of two hospitals (our Regional Medical Center in Trenton and Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell), our Hamilton outpatient facility, and various primary and specialty care practices across the region, Capital Health is a dynamic healthcare resource accredited by The Joint Commission and a three-time Magnet-designated health system for nursing excellence.

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