Respiratory Equipment Tech

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Job Description Summary:

This position is responsible for inventory and ordering of medical gases, medications and supplies; checking and changing medical gas cylinders; cleaning and minor repair of equipment; processing requisitions; stocking of supply areas; and miscellaneous related duties.

Responsibilities And Duties:

35%
Cleans contaminated respiratory equipment; washes, dries, assembles and packages for sterilization process. Delivers, picks up and puts away processed equipment. Monitors sterilization and disinfection process of respiratory equipment. Replaces broken or missing parts on equipment. Stocks daily respiratory care storage areas.
15%
Checks and changes oxygen cylinders/regulators daily in department. Checks daily can changes when necessary nitrous oxide, nitrogen and oxygen bank systems; these cylinders are 5 feet tall and require dexterity in moving. Banks require between 6- 8 tanks and are charged weekly. Assists in medical gas shutdowns; responsible for signing and processing bill for liquid oxygen deliveries and cylinder gases. Assists with cylinder inventory count.
30%
Performs bi-weekly inventory and ordering of all medical gases, supplies, water and medications for Respiratory Care. Processes purchase requisitions for equipment needed in all three cost centers of Pulmonary Services. Travel requisitions are entered into the computer system. All orders are recorded with prices according to cost center and account number, checked off, received and paperwork filed. Purchasing, stockroom and vendors are contacted when orders are not received or are incorrect.
20%
Monitors ventilator usage for overhaul schedule; repairs and troubleshoots equipment; prepares and sends out equipment for repair; maintains repair records; monitors rental equipment; retrieves equipment from utility rooms as needed; checks emergency suctions equipment daily, cleans equipment dryer and changes filers. Obtains linens.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School or GED (Required)BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Additional Job Description:

Must know use of medical gases and be able to move cylinders. Computer knowledge, inventory and ordering of supplies, able to assemble respiratory equipment, excellent communication skills. Must be able to work independently with little supervision. six months to one year related Experience .

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

As Needed

Department

Pulmonary Services

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