RESPIRATORY CARE EQUIPMENT TECH (First Year Resp Therapy Student)

Sparrow Health System

United States, Michigan, Lansing

1200 East Michigan Avenue (Show on map)

Nov 14, 2024

Job Opportunity

Job ID:45722 Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job: The
Description:

Positions Location: Lansing, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

The Respiratory Care Equipment Technician is primarily responsible for maintaining, cleaning, and disinfecting of Respiratory Care supplies and equipment within the Department and storage areas, for restocking, and assisting respiratory therapists in gathering equipment/stocking if needed.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

Cleaning and disinfecting Respiratory equipment.
Changing and tracking filters on BiPAP/CPAP machines.
Taking and receiving equipment from CSS.
At times, assistance with transport of equipment to various units throughout the hospital may be required.
Equipment assembly, dis-assembly, and pre use checks
Putting supply items away in department and making sure Respiratory Therapy storage rooms are adequately stocked throughout hospital
Downloading overnight recording oximeter procedures into patients' EMR with appropriate charges
Management of PAPR closet including signing in and out PAPRs to hospital staff
Assisting Charge Respiratory Therapist or Leadership

Job Requirements

General Requirements	* None
Work Experience	* Previous hospital experience in environmental services - preferred
Education	* High School Diploma or GED
Specialized Knowledge and Skills	* Ability to work independently * Good organizational skills and prioritizing abilities * Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. * Flexible and Adaptive to change * Physically able to do lifting, moving, and transporting equipment. * Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job.

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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.

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Job Family
Clinical Professional/Technical/Allied Health
Requirements:

Shift	Days
Degree Type / Education Level	High School / GED
Status	Part-time Benefit Eligible
Facility	Sparrow Hospital
Experience Level	Under 4 Years