Respiratory Therapist Assistant

Your job is more than a job.

One-of-a-kind care comes from one-of-a-caregivers like you. As a Respiratory Therapy Assistant, you understand dedication that goes beyond nebulizers and ventilators. Responsible for performing various duties that require expertise in the assembly, transport, disinfection, calibration, and troubleshooting of respiratory equipment, you work under direct supervision of a respiratory therapist. Breathing is not an option, so you diligently maintain appropriate levels of equipment and supplies in the various respiratory work areas and assist with procedures and tasks. And since no task is too big or small, you show your team player badge of honor jumping in to train new personnel on routine therapy assistant functions, as needed.

You wear your heart on your sleeve as you witness a child suffering with asthma or an elderly patient struggling with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. When it comes to respiratory treatments, comfort and time is top of mind for you. It's why you make the everyday ordinary, extraordinary. And that's what we love about you.

Your experiences, knowledge, skills, your empathy, compassion, personality, all of it adds up to you. And we're excited to get to know you and find out what you'll bring to this supportive respiratory therapy role.

Your Everyday

Sets-up, maintain, clean, and disinfect various types of respiratory care equipment in order to provide safe patient care.

Maintain supply of transport oxygen within the organization and supply of oxygen cylinders on all inpatient units, emergency department and clinic areas.

Perform routine assembly and maintenance of various types of respiratory care equipment. Calibrate equipment to department or manufacture specifications.

Inspect equipment for correct assembly, ensure all parts are in proper working order and functioning, and report any broken or damaged equipment for repair.

Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of RT equipment bins and cupboard and maintain appropriate levels of equipment/ supplies in the various respiratory care work areas.

Perform electrical safety inspection according to department and hospital policies and procedures and document all inspections, safety checks, repairs and calibrations problems, etc. per departmental procedures.

Assist the lead with completing survey readiness checklists on a weekly basis, compiling performance improvement/ quality control data as required.

Transport and obtain equipment between in-patient units and procedure areas as directed.

Provide administrative assistance with therapy procedures without directly performing respiratory therapies.

Assist with and perform EKG's when requested.

The Must-Haves

Minimum:

Must be enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Care Program and be registry eligible.

Current American Heart Association (BLS, CPR) certifications.

Preferred:

Previous experience with assembly and cleaning of respiratory care equipment.

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

About University Medical Center

University Medical Center, a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health's incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region's safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+. Learn more about University Medical Center's legacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research.

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.

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