Respiratory Equipment Technician
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Job Description
About Company:
WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals, part of the West Virginia University Health System (WVUHS), is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair employment practices. WVUHS prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and termination.
Job Description:
Position: Respiratory Equipment Technician
Primary Purpose: To assist respiratory therapists by ensuring the proper setup, reprocessing, cleaning, and local supply management of respiratory equipment throughout the hospital. This position is designed to support the respiratory department in maintaining readily available therapeutic and diagnostic equipment.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Currently enrolled in a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care program
Core Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assists in maintaining the cleanliness and organization of respiratory therapy supply areas.
• Cleans and processes respiratory equipment for multi-patient use according to hospital infection control policies and standards.
• Assists respiratory therapists with equipment and supply needs.
• Sets up ventilators in the department and performs pre-operative checks.
• Sets up respiratory equipment for use such as HFNC, Bipaps, and other equipment as instructed.
• Reports defective or damaged equipment to the HTM (Healthcare Technology Management) department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to be on feet/walking for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull up to 40 pounds.
Skills and Abilities:
• Computer skills
• Communication skills
Additional Job Details:
• Specifically for first-year Respiratory Therapy students.
• Casual position with variable shifts.
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 4
• Shift: Varied
• Non-Exempt
• Cost Center: 201 WVUH Respiratory Care and General Services
• Address: 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, West Virginia
