Respiratory Therapy Assistant

Your job is more than a job.

The Respiratory Therapy Assistant is responsible for performing various duties that require an expertise in the assembly, transport, disinfection, calibration and troubleshooting of respiratory related equipment. Performs work under direct supervision. Maintains an appropriate level of equipment in the various respiratory work areas and assists with various procedures and tasks, as directed. May assist in training new personnel on routine therapy assistant functions.

Why a Great Place to Work

You're more than your job. Everyone is. And that's what makes you great at your job-all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you. At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. And we've built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary. You'll see it when you come to work here, in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people. And every patient we heal, every family we comfort, every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result. Join LCMC Health, and you'll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Sets-up, maintains, cleans and disinfects various types of respiratory care equipment in order to provide safe patient care.
• Maintains supply of transport oxygen within the organization and supply of oxygen cylinders on all inpatient units, emergency department and clinic areas.
• Performs routine assembly and maintenance of various types of respiratory care equipment.
• Calibrates equipment to department or manufacture specifications.
• Inspects equipment for correct assembly, assure all parts are in proper working order and functioning and reports any broken or damaged equipment for repair.
• Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of RT equipment bins and cupboards.
• Maintains appropriate levels of equipment/ supplies in the various respiratory care work areas.
• Performs electrical safety inspection according to department and hospital policies and procedures.
• Documents all inspections, safety checks, repairs and calibrations problems, etc. per departmental procedures.
• Assists the lead with completing survey readiness checklists on a weekly basis.
• Assists with compiling performance improvement/ quality control data as required.
• Transports equipment between in-patient units and procedure areas as directed.
• Obtains needed equipment for respiratory care practitioners when requested.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of personal protective equipment.
• Provides administrative assistance with therapy procedures without directly performing respiratory therapies.
• Assists with and performs EKG's when requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent OR 2 years of work experience.
• Preferred: Previous experience with assembly and cleaning of Respiratory Care equipment.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Certification Name: Must be enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Care Program/is registry eligible.

• Required

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• Certification Name: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (CPR, BLS)

• Required

• Issuer: American Heart Association

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The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

WORK SHIFT:

Variable Hours (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary

Children's Hospital, at the heart of LCMC Health's incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for expert children's health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Learn more about Children's Hospital's 40+ specialties and our national ranking by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Children's Hospital

Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems - it's all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

Simple things make the difference.

1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.

2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.

3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed.

4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.