Initiate, maintain, & discontinue basic respiratory care equipment. Manage & organize Respiratory Care inventory. Order Respiratory Care supplies. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values.

Education:

High school graduate or equivalent required

Experience:

Two years of experience in a medical field required.

1. Minimal cleaning and maintenance of R.T. equipment.

2. Prepares and tests R.T. equipment for proper & safe operation. Reports malfunctioning equipment to manager.

3. Follows and enforces safety rules of R.T. Department & hospital. Also follows special instructions, such as isolation precautions to prevent the spread of infection.

4. Receives, verifies, and processes all necessary documentation for correct order.

5. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:

• SAFETY: Prevent Harm - I put safety first in everything I do.  I take action to ensure the safety of others.

• COURTESY: Serve Others - I treat others with dignity and respect.  I project a professional image and positive attitude.

• QUALITY: Improve Outcomes - I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance.  I work with others to achieve superior results.

• EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste - I use time and resources wisely.  I prevent defects and delays.

6. Documents patient oxygen use for charging purposes by visual inspection of every patient care unit bed.

7. Changes humidifiers and aerosol generators according to department policy.

8. Performs emergency rounds according to department policy.

9. Distributes E-cylinders of oxygen to the designated gas stations within MMC

10. Uses the ESI system to order routine department supplies.

11. Places special orders for equipment when needed.

12. Maintains, organizes, cleans, and stocks storerooms.

13. Participates in departmental in-services, continuing education, and other staff development activities.

14. Follows MMC and Pulmonary Medicine infection control policies. Keeps all patient information confidential and follows MMC Guest Relations guidelines.

15. Performs other related duties as assigned. Duties overseen by shift supervisor or designee.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.