RESPIRATORY THERAPY ASSISTANT

Methodist Hospitals • Merrillville, IN

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, performs work by aiding the Respiratory Therapists and various customers of the department.

Requirements

• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must demonstrate high level of discretion, integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism in activities.
• Participates in continuing education programs as applicable or assigned by leader, department meetings.
• Ability to present in pleasant professional manner for effective communications.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must enroll or be enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program within 3 months of employment.
• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent is Required.
• CPR - BLS is Required

Nice To Haves

• 1 year experience in Respiratory Therapy is Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives work assignments, instructions and directions regarding specific tasks to perform from the respiratory therapy staff.
• Cleans, disinfects and sterilizes non-disposable equipment used in administration of respiratory therapy, preparing such for next use, reports worn parts, loose connections and items needing repair to the supervisor.
• Assists the respiratory therapy staff with the setup of equipment, supplies, and medical gases as ordered.
• Turns on equipment, observing gauges measuring pressure, rate of flow and continuity to test equipment, reports malfunctions to the supervisor or respiratory therapist immediately upon observation if in use on patient or marking equipment as “in need of service with date & time” removing from use by therapists.
• Gathers and delivers equipment and supplies to specified hospital locations.
• Orders, stocks and inventories Respiratory care supply room and ensures floor supply rooms are stocked and clean, reports shortages in inventory and inability to order supplies to charge therapist or supervisor.
• Assists respiratory therapist with patient discharge and other assigned duties.
• Performs other duties as needed and/or assigned.

What This Job Offers

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