RESPIRATORY ASSISTANT II
US-WA-Wenatchee
External
Req #: 14385
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: Provides Support for Respiratory Therapists which does not require licensure as an RCP in the state of Washington. Position Reports To: Clinical Manager Respiratory Responsibilities: * Assist the Respiratory Therapists with supportive job duties including but not limited to cleaning, stocking, and delivering equipment and supplies throughout the facility. * Sets up and monitors portable gas tanks, including Oxygen tanks. * Knows and always displays proper tank safety. * Checks and restocks Oxygen tanks on all equipment. * Maintains current BLS card. * Performs external compression when needed in a code situation. * Performs all aspects of cleaning and stocking of respiratory equipment including plastic disposables reusable, and machinery as well as: * Airway carts in the ED, and pediatric units. * Ventilators (invasive and non-invasive), BiPAP, CPAP, heated high flow, cough assist machines. * Clean supply room on each floor regarding respiratory specific single patient use supplies. * Blood gas lab on progressive care unit. * Crash cart drawers throughout facility including Broselow carts. * EtCO2 monitors and supplies. * Other respiratory supplies/equipment as assigned. * Places work orders (Biomed, Engineering, and IT) for the respiratory department and manages workflow of equipment. * On a schedule check and maintains expiration dates of all respiratory supplies. * Notifies the manager timely of predicted shortages of equipment, supplies, or expirations. * Familiar with measuring devices to include, but not limited to, pulse oximeter, Wrights respirometer, and oxygen blenders. * Maintains accuracy and good working order of these devices. * Notifies Manager when shortage of these devices is foreseen. * Assists with special order supplies on an as needed basis. * Responsible for the cleaning, stocking of onboard supplies, and pre-use check of mechanical ventilators. * Familiar with CPAP set up; Cleaning and stocking of onboard supplies for facility owned CPAP machines. * Assists in the maintenance of the lab equipment by maintaining accurate and legible records when assigned by Quality Assurance team. * Proper documentation in department records. Participates in staff meetings, attends lectures, conferences and seminars. * Attends staff meetings as scheduled as evidenced by minutes of meeting * Attends lectures, seminars as scheduled as evidenced by rosters or awarded certificates. * Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards. * All required safety education programs have been attended. * Provides complete and accurate responses to safety questions. * Operates assigned equipment and performs all procedures in a safe manner as instructed. * Maintains work area and equipment in condition required by department standards. * Demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions. * Follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens (PPE). * Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures and correct use of protective barrier equipment. * Assures a safe environment by instituting appropriate control measures. * Attends annual education programs. Demonstrate standards of behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times. Qualifications: Required: * Excellent communication and organizational skills. * Must possess basic computer skills related to Windows navigation, mouse usage, keyboarding, email communication and password management. * Current certifications in BLS for Healthcare Providers. Desired * One-year Patient care experience.
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