Respiratory Services Equipment Aide

Banner Health • Tucson, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Services Equipment Aide cleans, disinfects, maintains, and stocks respiratory equipment and supplies for the Respiratory Care Services department at Banner University Medical Center Tucson. The role supports respiratory care for a diverse, high-acuity patient population and helps ensure equipment is safe, available, and prepared for patient use. Work includes equipment processing, safety checks, supply and equipment rounds, inventory, procurement, and coordination with Clinical Engineering and vendors. This is a part-time day-shift position of 24 hours per week; hours may vary and weekend shifts are required.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge, with the ability to perform labor-intensive work daily.
• Knowledge of JCAHO standards for oxygen equipment.
• Knowledge of personal protective equipment and ability to follow appropriate safety precautions.
• Skill in routine or emergency repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Ability to calibrate and repair equipment according to manufacturer recommendations.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience preparing medical supplies and equipment.
• Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect returned respiratory equipment and supplies using established procedures, appropriate solutions, specialized equipment, and Universal Precautions.
• Disassemble discontinued equipment and route items for cleaning, disinfection, maintenance, or repair; keep equipment processing areas compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Assemble adult, pediatric, and neonatal microprocessor mechanical ventilators, perform advanced safety checks and pre-use checks, and troubleshoot and correct failures.
• Clean pulmonary function testing (PFT) lab equipment and prepare it for use.
• Conduct daily supply rounds to restock ICU and departmental supply areas with disposable and non-disposable items.
• Conduct daily rounds of discontinued-equipment rooms and equipment locations, removing equipment according to department policy and helping reduce unnecessary rentals.
• Assist respiratory therapists with equipment needs throughout the shift.
• Coordinate with Clinical Engineering to support preventative maintenance schedules and other equipment maintenance needs.
• Prepare malfunctioning equipment for repair by Clinical Engineering or outside vendors, label failures, document preliminary troubleshooting and results, and report efforts to the Technical Specialist.
• Assist with annual capital equipment and supplies inventory and other special projects as directed by the department director and Technical Specialist.
• Procure and deliver supplies from the hospital warehouse and outside vendors using existing ordering systems.
• Perform infection-control duties and maintain cleanliness and clear labeling in work, storage, and supply preparation areas.
• Inventory medical gas cylinders, patient-care items, equipment parts, cleaning supplies and solutions, and linens according to the director’s schedule; requisition parts, supplies, equipment, and gases; receive and restock delivered goods.
• Work independently to support patient care and serve internal customers, including patients, clinical staff, engineers, and physicians, as well as external customers such as families and equipment vendors.

Benefits

• Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help employees and their families, including health and financial security options. Specific plans are not detailed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

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