Respiratory Therapy Assistant

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health is looking for a Respiratory Therapy Assistant to join our team at Washington Hospital Center! The ideal candidate will have knowledge of standard office/medical equipment (i.e., typewriter, personal computer, data terminal, on-line printer, calculator, telephone, facsimile, copier, sterilizing equipment, blood pressure cuff, or tables); the preparation, comparison or checking of reports, records, and related data; and basic use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings and knowledge of their application.

As a Respiratory Therapy Assistant, you will be responsible for providing basic assistive therapeutic procedures that does not require state licensure in the management and preventive care of patients with cardiopulmonary problems Maintains and cleans departmental equipment. Assembles and checks equipment for proper functioning. Performs inventory control of department equipment and related supplies, restocks, as needed. May assist with cleaning rooms between surgical procedures and transporting of patient and/or supplies/specimens.

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Primary Duties:

* Performs Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) sampling, reporting and documentation. Performs simple spirometry.

* Obtains nasal swab specimens. Cleans and processes instrumentation between procedures, following established protocol. Ensures equipment is functioning properly.

* Disassembles and reassembles department equipment, performing related equipment function checks. Cleans equipment/parts according to established protocols. Obtains and delivers instrumentation/supplies to/from Sterile Processing Department, stock area and/or Material

* Management.

* Maintains stock levels of supplies, including sterile and disposable supplies, for designated locations throughout the hospital, including: The Operating Room, Labor & Delivery, MedSTAR, the Emergency Room, etc. Replaces depleted stock to par levels. Places orders to replenish stock. Monitors oxygen tanks throughout all ICUs and replaces as needed.

* May be required to answer the telephone, provide information as requested or relay/referring the caller to the appropriate personnel. Attends staff meetings and in-services, as required.

Qualifications:

* High School Diploma or GED.

* 6-12 months' hospital experience.

* May require up to 1 year of technical or other specialized training.

This position has a hiring range of $18.875 -
$28.399