Respiratory Equipment Technician - Military veterans preferred

AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.


Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Respiratory Equipment Technician performs indirect patient care functions under the supervision of licensed Respiratory Therapist.

The Technician is responsible for assisting the Respiratory therapist with daily patient care needs. The Technician will be responsible for collecting equipment, cleaning, and setting up respectively. The Technician will also follow and enforce safety rules applying to equipment. The associate may be required to collect test specimens from the units for the respiratory therapist.

The Technician may be required to assist the respiratory Therapist during a procedure. The associate is required to ensure all respiratory equipment are ready for use at each time when needed, and the equipment supply room is kept clean and neatly organized at all times, while working with department leadership to ensure all supplies are ordered on time.

The Technician assists customers in a friendly, prompt, caring manner, always maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and respect. This position works as part of the care team to meet the needs of the customer and to support team objectives, assisting other team members when necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Associates or active pursuit and enrolled in Respiratory Therapy program required.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: BLS required within 30 days of hire or transfer.

EXPERIENCE: Ability to speak and write English Language required. BLS from the American Heart Association required within 30 days at time of hire or transfer. Knowledge of medical terminology required. Enrolled in Respiratory program. Interpersonal skills required to effectively communicate with other team members. Candidates for this position must demonstrate the ability to be flexible, set priorities, solve problems and use good judgment in difficult situations. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Demonstrates the technical competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens along with infectious diseases. (Refers to Blood Bourne Pathogen requirement)

Essential functions of this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

This position reports to department leadership.

The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Total Rewards at AtlantiCare

At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including:

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans with employer contributions

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage

Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care

Wellness Programs to help you thrive

Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more

Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.

Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.


Job Category
Respiratory

Hours Per Week
0.01

Weekends Required?
Yes

Holidays Required?
Yes

Shift
Days

Posititon Status
Per Diem/Pool


Job Details

Pay Range
$22.38 - $33.57

Pay Transparency

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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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