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Job Title

Respiratory Support Technician

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

                      

Job Code

C99878

                     

Shift

Variable

                       

Schedule

6:00am-6:30pm/7:00pm-7:30am

                       

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the department supervisor/manager performs targeted rounding in active patient areas to recover assets for processing and redistribution.

Supports Respiratory Therapy in many clinical activities under the direction of a licensed Respiratory Therapist.

Allows for ample opportunities to experience a wide range of patient populations and different patient care activities performed by Respiratory Therapists

                         

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Cleans, delivers, evaluates, and inspects specified medical devices (such as infusion pumps, syringe pumps, feeding pumps, PCA pumps, DVT pumps, specialty beds, specialty carts and procedural trays).
• Documents work activity in an electronic database.
• Delivers and recovers specialty carts and procedural trays.
• Follows up and assists with administrative duties.
• Stocks and takes inventory of Respiratory Therapy equipment and supplies.
• Operates laboratory equipment within scope of role.
• Performs EKGs.
• Records vital signs including pulse oximetry spot checks.
• Stocks and takes inventory of inhaled medications.
• Sets up and downloads overnight pulse oximetry trend studies.
• Assists Respiratory Therapists with relaying new or urgent orders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent with a strong background in Math and Science.
• Continuing employment is contingent upon the completion of an Accredited  Respiratory Therapy Program within  5 years of hire preferred.

Certifications:

• Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) required within new hire period.

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Must be adaptable and flexible to changing work assignments during a shift.

Work Experience:

• Prior health care experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to walk long distances while pushing a cart of equipment/supplies.
• Must be able to lift equipment in excess of 35 lbs.
• Push/pull loaded carts of equipment in excess of 100 lbs.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protection equipment as required by department.

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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