Respiratory Therapy Technician - First Year RT Students

• Participates in quality improvement activities
• Follows policies, procedures, and standards (e.g., proper infection prevention, handwashing, isolation procedures, etc.)
• Interacts with therapists, and other health system staff to provide quality, safe, and efficient care for the patient
• Aids other staff, when applicable, to complete their assignment
• Communicates effectively with patients, health care providers, and other customers both orally and written/via computer
• Assumes responsibility for risk and safety issues associated with position
• Reacts appropriately under high levels of stress
• demonstrates flexibility in the face of uncertainty, and can take responsible and professional action without awaiting orders
• Quickly respond to critical situations including taking stairs to reach emergencies and assist in the removal of patients from the building (in case of fire)
• Resolves issues, or escalates them to the appropriate resource
• Knowledgeable about Respiratory Therapy supplies/equipment and can operate and care for the equipment safely
• Able to calibrate equipment and maintain medical gas cylinders, and other Respiratory Therapy equipment, for patient use
• Instructs patients on home sleep study equipment and coordinates delivery/return of equipment (Sleep Disorders center only)
• Delivers supplies/equipment promptly, especially during emergent situations
• Manages supplies and equipment to ensure proper resource management, including staging, rotating, checking for expiration dates, and restocking
• Assists with orientation of new staff and training of students, when necessary
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department

• High School Graduate
• Advanced English - must read, write and speak English
• Basic computer knowledge, including email

Additional healthcare work experience