Under indirect supervision, maintains all respiratory therapy equipment throughout Kaiser Medical Center as well as inventory listing of same. Regularly checks respiratory supplies and replaces used items and delivers respiratory machines and equipment as requested.
Essential Functions:
Gathers, disassembles, washes, disinfects, reassembles, checks, and distributes respiratory therapy equipment throughout Moanalua Medical Center (MMC); completes appropriate paperwork regarding same and routes to Bio-Med or Maintenance where indicated; informs supervisor of equipment that needs disposition and/or replacement; maintains inventory listing of items, e.g., machinery, smaller equipment, etc., in Respiratory Therapy Department
Maintains respiratory equipment in state of readiness; provides orderly equipment storage area with items correctly packaged, labeled, and stored; helps with development of new or revised equipment setups
Checks respiratory therapy supplies on all floors assigned to this department's responsibility and maintains adequate inventories; performs weekly inventory on disposables, informing supervisor of needed supplies; keeps specialty area (CCU, NICU, Pediatrics, Telemetry) stocked with disposables and works with area supervisors to keep par-levels and items at optimum level
Delivers ventilators and respiratory equipment upon request of therapists, nurses, or physicians throughout MMC; serves as liaison between Coordinator and nursing areas for equipment and supplies; resolves equipment-related problem where applicable; calls vendors for equipment rental or return of rentals
Performs preventive maintenance on flowmeters, regulators and other selected respiratory equipment
Maintains clean and orderly area for equipment processing, assuring single direction flow from dirty to clean area
Maintains current CPR card; Performs compressions during codes when necessary
Adheres to established department policies and procedures
Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned
Secondary Functions:
Performs variety of clerical duties for coordinator including but not limited to copying and distribution materials throughout hospital, contacting other departments upon request for information, and organizing paperwork to/from Bio-Med and Maintenance departments
Basic Qualifications:
Six months of experience in a respiratory therapy environment or related experience
High school diploma
Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification
Basic knowledge of respiratory equipment and supplies
Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in oral communication, written communication, interpersonal relations, organizational skills, and initiative
Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone
Reading, writing, speaking and understanding English
Training/giving and receiving instructions
Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g. organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration and alertness
Preferred Qualifications:
Post high school coursework/training/experience with respiratory equipment or student in respiratory program
