Respiratory Equipment Technician

POSITION SUMMARY The Respiratory Equipment Technician performs indirect patient care functions under the supervision of licensed Respiratory Therapist. The Technician is responsible for assisting the Respiratory therapist with daily patient care needs. The Technician will be responsible for collecting equipment, cleaning, and setting up respectively. The Technician will also follow and enforce safety rules applying to equipment. The associate may be required to collect test specimens from the units for the respiratory therapist. The Technician may be required to assist the respiratory Therapist during a procedure. The associate is required to ensure all respiratory equipment are ready for use at each time when needed, and the equipment supply room is kept clean and neatly organized at all times, while working with department leadership to ensure all supplies are ordered on time. The Technician assists customers in a friendly, prompt, caring manner, always maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and respect. This position works as part of the care team to meet the needs of the customer and to support team objectives, assisting other team members when necessary. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: An associate degree or active enrollment in a Respiratory Therapy program, with completion required within two (2) years, is required. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: BLS required within 30 days of hire or transfer. New Jersey Respiratory Care License is required within 27 months of hire or transfer. EXPERIENCE: Ability to speak and write English Language required. Knowledge of medical terminology required. Enrolled in Respiratory program. Interpersonal skills required to effectively communicate with other team members. Candidates for this position must demonstrate the ability to be flexible, set priorities, solve problems and use good judgment in difficult situations. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS Demonstrates the technical competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool. WORK ENVIRONMENT Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens along with infectious diseases. (Refers to Blood Bourne Pathogen requirement) Essential functions of this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool. REPORTING RELATIONSHIP This position reports to department leadership. The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.