Job Description:

Location:

Hollywood, Florida


Patients depend on our team for the best in evidence-based care and innovative therapies, such as inhaled nitric oxide, high-frequency oscillation, and invasive and non-invasive ventilator support modalities. Opportunities exist for motivated Registered Respiratory Therapists (and Certified Respiratory Therapy Technicians) with the skills to provide a high level of quality service in a variety of settings including the ED, Trauma and Critical Care.



Summary:



Assists respiratory therapists with preparing for and providing patient care by ensuring that equipment and supplies are available for use.



Responsibilities:



Cleans equipment with hospital approved disinfectant. Sends certain reusable items to sterile processing department (SPD) for processing.Delivers, prepares and adjusts respiratory therapy equipment and supplies.Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders. Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.



Competencies:



ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL, MEDICAL GAS NEEDS, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, REPROCESSING EQUIPMENT, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR



Education and Certification Requirements:



High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)



Additional Job Information:



Complexity of Work: Requires effective communication skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: No prior work experience required.



Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Bending and Stooping = 20%


• Climbing = 0%


• Keyboard Entry = 60%


• Kneeling = 20%


• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%


• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 20%


• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%


• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%


• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 0%


• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%


• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%


• Reaching = 0%


• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%


• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%


• Running = 0%


• Sitting = 60%


• Squatting = 20%


• Standing = 20%


• Walking = 20%


• Audible Speech = 60%


• Hearing Acuity = 60%


• Smelling Acuity = 0%


• Taste Discrimination = 0%


• Depth Perception = 60%


• Distinguish Color = 60%


• Seeing - Far = 60%


• Seeing - Near = 60%


• Bio hazardous Waste = 40%


• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 40%


• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 40%


• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 40%


• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 40%


• Asbestos = 0%


• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%


• Dust = 40%


• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 40%


• Hazardous Chemicals = 0%


• Hazardous Medication = 0%


• Latex = 0%


• Computer Monitor = 60%


• Domestic Animals = 20%


• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%


• Fire Risk = 20%


• Hazardous Noise = 0%


• Heating Devices = 0%


• Hypoxia = 0%


• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%


• Magnetic Fields = 0%


• Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%


• Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%


• Potential Electric Shock = 20%


• Potential for Physical Assault = 0%


• Radiation = 0%


• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%


• Unprotected Heights = 0%


• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%

Shift:



Days



Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.


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