Respiratory Assistant

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.

• Perform 6-Minute Walk testing in the Respiratory Care department.
• Perform EEGs in the EEG/Sleep department for both inpatient and outpatient orders.
• 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 patient's chart, electronic medical record.
• Attends shift and general staff meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Credential: BLS:
  Basic Life Support
• Equivalent
  
  Experience:
  
  Required within 1 month of hire or transfer into position.
• Qualification Source: AHA
• Essential: true

• Education: HIGH
• Equivalent Experience
• Education Specialization: Essential: true

• MA experience or familiarity of the hospital and patient care setting preferred.

• 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.
• 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 are 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 born pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow My Michigan Health blood borne 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% of the workday) 10 lbs.