Respiratory Equipment Aide

Patient Care Services Danbury, Connecticut

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Position at Danbury Hospital

Great Opportunity for a Respiratory Equipment Aide to join a growing Respiratory team here at the Danbury hospital.  This is a part time role for RESPIRATORY STUDENTS or GRADUATES in RESPIRATORY to learn and interact with a dynamic team.  4 hour shifts to work around a school schedule.  Come talk to us about careers well cared for.  When submitting your resume, please indicate your major and extent of your respiratory experience.

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.
 
Danbury Hospital, a 456-bed acute care hospital, has been providing award-winning, personalized patient care to the people of Western Connecticut for 140 years. Our specialty areas of excellence include a Level III NICU, a certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and compassionate psychiatric care, including a partial-hospitalization program.
 
Our accolades include the following:
 
  • The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
  • U.S. News & World Report - High performance in heart failure treatment
  • Healthgrades - One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals
  • Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence
  • Joint Commission - Gold seal of approval in spine surgery
 
At Danbury Hospital, we take great pride in our team members and their passion for providing the best care possible—always with heart. For many of our team members, that care extends beyond the walls of our hospital. We volunteer at local non-profits and participate in community initiatives and events. Our dedication to the health and well-being of our entire community makes this a truly special place to work.

Summary:

Responsible for respiratory equipment management, storage room cleanliness and PAR stock management to assure access for use by Respiratory Therapy staff. 

Responsibilities:

 

1.Responsible for Equipment set up including ventilators, non-invasive devices, heated high flows.

2.Complete safety checks on devices upon set up.

3.Assure Joint Commission and DPH requirements met regarding covering all equipment as ready for use.

4.Manage equipment storage areas and report PAR levels of special order equipment to Clinical Supervisor/Manager.

5.Deliver equipment to patient care areas as needed and upon request by Respiratory Staff.

6. Assure active communication with charge therapist to meet the needs of the shift.

7.Other responsibilities as requested by Clinical Supervisor/Clinical Educator/Manager.

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 138

Department: Pulmonary Medicine

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $19.54 - $37.94 Hourly

With strong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!
 

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