Respiratory Assistant

Sutter Health • Burlingame, CA

32d • $30 - $37

About The Position

Follows and performs clearly defined equipment maintenance, transportation of contaminated equipment, cleaning, processing and setting up of equipment. Inventories supplies (routine, oxygen, etc), stocks and maintains par levels. Assists in miscellaneous office duties (i.e. answering phones, scheduling tests, patient billing/charging, etc) and assists department by performing equipment function checks, calibrations and oxygen rounds. May perform Electrocardiography (EKG) and associated editing as requested. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety to help deliver optimal patient care.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience
• Respiratory care practitioner student or EKG technologist
• General knowledge of respiratory therapy principles, procedures, views, and equipment.
• Knowledge of respiratory equipment and supplies, particularly Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and BiPAP equipment and supplies.
• Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
• Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline
• General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
• Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Responsibilities

• Follows and performs clearly defined equipment maintenance
• Transportation of contaminated equipment
• Cleaning, processing and setting up of equipment
• Inventories supplies (routine, oxygen, etc), stocks and maintains par levels
• Assists in miscellaneous office duties (i.e. answering phones, scheduling tests, patient billing/charging, etc)
• Assists department by performing equipment function checks, calibrations and oxygen rounds
• May perform Electrocardiography (EKG) and associated editing as requested
• Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety to help deliver optimal patient care
• Maintain respiratory therapy and pulmonary lab equipment as needed, including inspection, sterilization, and repairs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED