Description

Under general supervision, this position is required to maintain equipment and supply levels through inventory control. Responsible for performing high level disinfection on identified respiratory equipment. Coordinates scheduling repairs and preventative maintenance on all respiratory care equipment, coordinating with the Biomedical Engineering department as needed. This position may provide relief for office personnel as needed.

Core Competencies

Performs all the duties of the respiratory therapy aide. Maintains an organized departmental inventory control system compatible with the level of equipment utilization. Maintains documentation for requisition of supplies and back orders for reconciliation of related billings. Maintains compressed gas records and inventory control system as it relates to the needs of the hospital. Maintains inventory control of hospital crash carts as it relates to pulmonary equipment. Cleans and reassembles adult, pediatric, and neonatal intubation trays/crash carts Understands role in maintaining medication security to authorized personnel only. Coordinates preventative maintenance, electrical safety, repairs, and rental control of pulmonary equipment. Interacts with the various other departments as to their needs relating to the utilization of pulmonary equipment. Orients, trains, and competency assesses new staff and students when requested to do so. Observes and follows all hospital and department infection control guidelines during all procedures. Performs high level disinfection on bronchscopes Stocks respiratory supplies in all nursing units within the hospital. Cleans, assembles and tests adult and neonatal ventilators. Monitors the availability of equipment and order rental equipment if indicated. Keeps accurate records of all equipment rentals.