Respiratory Assistant

Lurie Children's Hospital•Chicago, IL

2d•$18 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Requirements

High School Diploma.
Considerable eye-hand coordination, accurate touch in adjustment, calibration, repair, and assembly of complicated and delicate respiratory equipment.
Proficient verbal and written skills.

Responsibilities

Assures availability of all life support equipment and medical gas for department operation.
Calibrates diagnostic and life support devices, e.g., ventilators, analyzers, and monitors.
Troubleshoots and performs equipment repairs within department guidelines.
Inventories and documents medical gases and equipment.
Ensures medical gases are handled safely.
Assembles equipment in preparation for patient use.
Processes equipment for cleaning/sterilization in accordance with the Hospitals infection control guidelines and stocks respiratory care equipment.
Replaces and maintains equipment set-ups in assigned areas according to department guidelines.
Assures charging of respiratory equipment and records the status for purpose of charging and medical records.
Performs order entry/acknowledgment of department services for charging.
Ensures appropriate functioning of equipment through rotation for preventative maintenance and repair.
Sets up and maintains emergency standby equipment at patient’s bedside and/or designated areas.
Assures availability and function of life support equipment and medical gases for daily operation.
Performs routine servicing and documentation of all equipment ordered for patient use.
Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers, and others.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
Discount purchasing program