Equipment Tech II

Job Summary:

Retrieves soiled Respiratory Therapy (RT) equipment from patient care areas, decontaminates RT equipment, reassembles and performs basic performance tests to prepare RT equipment for patient use. Completes paper-based log with decontamination status; maintains respiratory care supplies at par levels throughout RT supply rooms. Answers department phone and assists customers, communicating patient information with RT staff.

• 1-3 years healthcare experience

• Ability to communicate sufficiently well in English both verbally and in writing to request supplies and properly label supply items.
• Ability to follow simple instructions to accomplish repetitive tasks.
• Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with clients and peers.
• Knowledge in use of computers and printers, and/or ability to learn appropriate software application(s).
• Knowledge of Spanish helpful.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.

• Delivers and collects respiratory therapy equipment to/from patient care areas.
• Assists with medical gas cylinder transfers and maintains inventory control.
• Performs daily patient rounds to track equipment inventory.
• Performs the decontamination, testing, and reassembly of respiratory therapy equipment as per department policies and procedures.
• Completes paper-based log with decontamination status.
• Responds to requests for respiratory therapy services and alerts appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Maintains respiratory care supplies at par levels throughout RT supply rooms.
• Answers department phone and assists customers promptly and courteously, communicating patient information with RT staff.

Environmental Services

PULMONARY CARE-

Professional