Respiratory Care Assistant OLOL

FMOLHS • Baton Rouge, LA

2d

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Assistant cleans and disinfects patient equipment, sterilizes reusable equipment before reuse, and assembles and performs basic calibrations on ventilators and other critical respiratory equipment. The role supervises and trains respiratory therapy aids, audits charges and charting for accuracy, and supports the department in providing quality respiratory services.

The Assistant uses equipment, supplies, and resources prudently and efficiently, maintains respiratory supply areas throughout the facility, and follows safety, quality assurance, and infection control standards. Responsibilities also include maintaining equipment and supply inventories, coordinating preventive maintenance, conducting performance checks and calibrations, arranging rental equipment, and ensuring its prompt return.

The position requires compliance with applicable federal and state laws, the OLOLRMC Standards of Conduct, and departmental and hospital policies and procedures. The role may involve exposure to patient elements and regular exposure to the risk of blood-borne diseases. Other duties may be assigned or requested.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current student in an accredited respiratory program.

Responsibilities

• Sterilize reusable equipment and maintain inventory in decontamination and stock rooms.
• Maintain respiratory supply areas throughout the facility by ordering essential supplies and establishing and maintaining PAR levels to reduce waste and conserve hospital materials.
• Maintain the department’s capital equipment inventory and coordinate preventive maintenance for equipment.
• Complete performance checks and calibrations on ventilators and other critical equipment before returning them to service.
• Order critical rental equipment and ensure its prompt return to minimize facility expense.
• Supervise and train respiratory therapy aids in performing their jobs.
• Audit charges and charting for accuracy.
• Comply with applicable federal and state laws, the OLOLRMC Standards of Conduct, and departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
• Follow safety, quality assurance, infection control, and quality patient care standards.
• Use equipment, supplies, facilities, and resources prudently and efficiently.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

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