Respiratory Assistant I

Summary

This position performs duties in the Respiratory Therapy department and the EEG/Sleep department. The position will perform 6-Minute Walks and EEGs, stock supplies, and clean and calibrate equipment.

Responsibilities

• (60%)*
• Perform 6-Minute Walk testing in the Respiratory Care department.
• (20%)*
• Perform EEGs in the EEG/Sleep department for both inpatient and outpatient orders.
• (20%)*
• Maintains equipment and supplies.
• OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Stocks and maintains designated areas with appropriate respiratory care equipment.
• Clean respiratory equipment
• Organize supply and equipment areas
• Equipping and testing of equipment such as ventilators, BiPAPs, intubation and resuscitation trays and other medical devices.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patients condition.
• Maintains accurate records and assures quality care.
• Is responsible for learning new technical devices when applicable.
• Follows procedures for accurate and complete entries on medical?legal documents and the patients chart.
• electronic medical record.
• Attends shift and general staff meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Certifications and Licensures
• Required: BLS: Basic Life Support
• Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer
• Required Education
• High School Diploma or GED
• Other Information
• EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS: MA experience or familiarity of the hospital and patient care setting preferred.
• P
• HYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
• Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
• Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
• Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
• Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.
• Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.
• Physical Demand Level:Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.
• Equivalent Experience and Other Comments (Education)
• Other Comments

Responsibilities

• (60%)*
• Perform 6-Minute Walk testing in the Respiratory Care department.
• (20%)*
• Perform EEGs in the EEG/Sleep department for both inpatient and outpatient orders.
• (20%)*
• Maintains equipment and supplies.
• OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Stocks and maintains designated areas with appropriate respiratory care equipment.
• Clean respiratory equipment
• Organize supply and equipment areas
• Equipping and testing of equipment such as ventilators, BiPAPs, intubation and resuscitation trays and other medical devices.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patients condition.
• Maintains accurate records and assures quality care.
• Is responsible for learning new technical devices when applicable.
• Follows procedures for accurate and complete entries on medical?legal documents and the patients chart.
• electronic medical record.
• Attends shift and general staff meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS: MA experience or familiarity of the hospital and patient care setting preferred.
• P
• HYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
• Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
• Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
• Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
• Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.
• Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.
• Physical Demand Level:Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.