Respiratory Aide

Munson Healthcare•Gaylord, MI

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Aide supports the Respiratory Care Department by keeping equipment and supplies available and ready for use in respiratory therapy. The role processes and stores equipment according to department procedures to support regulatory compliance. It includes cleaning, assembling, and performance-testing patient care equipment; maintaining backup equipment inventory; and delivering equipment to patient care units during emergencies. The aide restocks Respiratory Care supply carts and oxygen cylinders, monitors inventory, reorders supplies, and maintains stock and non-stock requisitions. The role also maintains a clean, organized, and efficient department, monitors regulatory compliance, and coordinates with Clinical Engineering and Plant Engineering on preventive maintenance, battery maintenance, and equipment repairs. The aide performs monthly inspections of public facility AEDs, identifies repair or supply needs, and notifies the Manager of inventory or maintenance needs. Duties are performed in a self-directed manner.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of healthcare experience, or active enrollment in an accredited respiratory care program.

Responsibilities

Keep equipment and supplies available and ready for respiratory therapy.
Process and store equipment according to Respiratory Care Department procedures and regulatory requirements.
Clean, assemble, and performance-test patient care equipment.
Maintain backup equipment inventory and deliver equipment to patient care units during emergent situations.
Restock Respiratory Care supply carts and oxygen cylinders.
Monitor inventory, reorder supplies, and maintain stock and non-stock requisitions.
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient department while monitoring regulatory compliance.
Coordinate with Clinical Engineering and Plant Engineering on preventive maintenance, battery maintenance, and equipment repairs.
Perform monthly inspections of facility public AEDs, identify needed repairs or supplies, and notify the Manager of inventory or maintenance needs.
Perform duties in a self-directed manner.