Respiratory Equipment Tech

OhioHealth • Marion, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for inventory and ordering of medical gases, medications and supplies; checking and changing medical gas cylinders; cleaning and minor repair of equipment; processing requisitions; stocking of supply areas; and miscellaneous related duties.

Requirements

• High School or GED (Required)
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• Must know use of medical gases and be able to move cylinders.
• Computer knowledge, inventory and ordering of supplies, able to assemble respiratory equipment, excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently with little supervision.
• six months to one year related Experience .

Responsibilities

• Cleans contaminated respiratory equipment; washes, dries, assembles and packages for sterilization process.
• Delivers, picks up and puts away processed equipment.
• Monitors sterilization and disinfection process of respiratory equipment.
• Replaces broken or missing parts on equipment.
• Stocks daily respiratory care storage areas.
• Checks and changes oxygen cylinders/regulators daily in department.
• Checks daily can changes when necessary nitrous oxide, nitrogen and oxygen bank systems; these cylinders are 5 feet tall and require dexterity in moving.
• Banks require between 6- 8 tanks and are charged weekly.
• Assists in medical gas shutdowns; responsible for signing and processing bill for liquid oxygen deliveries and cylinder gases.
• Assists with cylinder inventory count.
• Performs bi-weekly inventory and ordering of all medical gases, supplies, water and medications for Respiratory Care.
• Processes purchase requisitions for equipment needed in all three cost centers of Pulmonary Services.
• Travel requisitions are entered into the computer system.
• All orders are recorded with prices according to cost center and account number, checked off, received and paperwork filed.
• Purchasing, stockroom and vendors are contacted when orders are not received or are incorrect.
• Monitors ventilator usage for overhaul schedule; repairs and troubleshoots equipment; prepares and sends out equipment for repair; maintains repair records; monitors rental equipment; retrieves equipment from utility rooms as needed; checks emergency suctions equipment daily, cleans equipment dryer and changes filers.
• Obtains linens.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED