Respiratory Therapy Assistant

About the Role

Provides technical support, including maintaining respiratory care and pulmonary function equipment and supplies, as well as administrative and clerical support for department functioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform equipment processing, clerical, and administrative support tasks as assigned.
• Maintain records as required to meet departmental, organizational, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain supply and equipment inventory.
• Review par levels and order inventory supplies in the quantities needed.
• Performs routine maintenance and quality control activities on respiratory care equipment and arterial blood gas machines.
• Disassembles, assembles, decontaminates, and disinfects respiratory therapy equipment according to manufacturers and departmental standards.
• Uses established department procedures to record and process loaner/rental equipment.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Respiratory Therapy Student at an Accredited College or University.
• No required licenses or certifications.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens is a reasonable expectation.
• Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 30 pounds of force frequently, or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.