RespiratoryTherapyAssistant

Position Objective: Provides technical support, including maintaining respiratory care and pulmonary function equipment and supplies, as well as administrative and clerical support for department functioning. Essential Job Duties: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Perform equipment processing, clerical, and administrative support tasks as assigned. Maintain records as required to meet departmental, organizational, and regulatory standards. Maintains supply and equipment inventory. Review par levels and order inventory supplies in the quantities needed. Performs routine maintenance and quality control activities on respiratory care equipment and arterial blood gas machines. Disassembles, assembles, decontaminates, and disinfects respiratory therapy equipment according to manufacturers and departmental standards. Uses established department procedures to record and process loaner/rental equipment. Educational/Experience Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent. Respiratory Therapy Student at an Accredited College or University Required License/Certifications: None Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands: There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens. Physical Demands - Medium Lifting Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an