Respiratory Care Assistant

Loma Linda • Loma Linda, CA

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About The Position

The Respiratory Care Assistant assembles, cleans, tests and inspects "Class III" respiratory therapy equipment and performs surface disinfection of departmental equipment as needed. Performs simple and moderately complex patient care procedures such as electrocardiograms to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiopulmonary dysfunction. Performs duties to assist the Special Procedures team with bronchoscopy duties. Is trained on the job to perform these duties as well as to stock departmental supplies. Records information and keeps appropriate records. Performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

• No experience required.
• Assemble and test equipment.
• Calibration of equipment.
• Assembles and tests various medical gases.
• Repair equipment.
• Able to read.
• Able to write legibly.
• Able to speak in English with professional quality.
• Able to use computer and software programs necessary to the position.
• Able to troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment.
• Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others.
• Able to be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies.
• Able to work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure.
• Able to lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate.
• Able to accept direction.
• Able to think critically.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to perform basic math functions.
• Able to manage multiple assignments effectively.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Able to problem solve.
• Able to organize and prioritize workload.
• Able to recall information with accuracy.
• Able to pay close attention to detail.
• Able to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care.
• Able to hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone.
• Able to identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place/patient care.
• Able to see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position.
• Able to discern temperature variances through touch.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, clean, test, and inspect "Class III" respiratory therapy equipment.
• Perform surface disinfection of departmental equipment.
• Perform simple and moderately complex patient care procedures, such as electrocardiograms.
• Assist the Special Procedures team with bronchoscopy duties.
• Stock departmental supplies.
• Record information and keep appropriate records.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed