Respiratory Therapy Equipment Technician

The University of Kansas Health System • Kansas City, KS

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About The Position

The Respiratory Therapy Equipment Technician maintains respiratory care equipment, including cleaning and calibration, and maintains respiratory supplies and equipment in the Sleep Disorders Center. The technician is also responsible for instructing patients on home sleep study equipment and coordinating its delivery and return when assigned to the Sleep Disorders Center. The position works with therapists and other health system staff to support safe, efficient patient care and promptly delivers supplies and equipment, particularly during emergencies.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Advanced English skills, including reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Basic computer knowledge, including email.
• Ability to perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Nice To Haves

• Additional healthcare work experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Follow policies, procedures, and standards, including infection-prevention, handwashing, and isolation procedures.
• Work with therapists and other health system staff to provide safe, quality, and efficient patient care.
• Assist other staff with their assignments when applicable.
• Communicate effectively with patients, health care providers, and other customers orally, in writing, and via computer.
• Manage risks and safety issues associated with the position.
• Respond professionally and responsibly under stress or uncertainty, including in critical situations and emergencies.
• Resolve issues or escalate them to the appropriate resource.
• Operate and care safely for respiratory therapy supplies and equipment.
• Calibrate equipment and maintain medical gas cylinders and other respiratory therapy equipment for patient use.
• Instruct patients on home sleep study equipment and coordinate equipment delivery and return in the Sleep Disorders Center.
• Deliver supplies and equipment promptly, especially during emergent situations.
• Manage supplies and equipment by staging, rotating, checking expiration dates, and restocking.
• Assist with orientation of new staff and training of students when necessary.
• Perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department; undertake other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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