Respiratory Therapist Assistant

Be among the first applicants. You’ll join LCMC Health and contribute to a culture that supports extraordinary patient care.

• Sets-up, maintains, cleans and disinfects various types of respiratory care equipment in order to provide safe patient care.
• Maintains supply of transport oxygen within the organization and supply of oxygen cylinders on all inpatient units, emergency department and clinic areas.
• Performs routine assembly and maintenance of various types of respiratory care equipment. Calibrates equipment to department or manufacture specifications. Inspects equipment for correct assembly, ensure all parts are in proper working order and functioning and reports any broken or damaged equipment for repair.
• Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of RT equipment bins and cupboards. Maintains appropriate levels of equipment/ supplies in the various respiratory care work areas.
• Performs electrical safety inspection according to department and hospital policies and procedures. Documents all inspections, safety checks, repairs and calibrations problems, etc. per departmental procedures.
• Assists the lead with completing survey readiness checklists on a weekly basis. Assists with compiling performance improvement/ quality control data as required.
• Transports equipment between in-patient units and procedure areas as directed. Obtains needed equipment for respiratory care practitioners when requested.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of personal protective equipment.
• Provides administrative assistance with therapy procedures without directly performing respiratory therapies. Assists with and performs EKGs when requested.

• Previous experience with assembly and cleaning of Respiratory Care equipment preferred.

• Required:
  
  High School Graduate or GED

• Certification:
  Must be enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Care Program/is registry eligible
• BLS

Days (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. We celebrate authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a welcoming attitude as the foundation of our culture of everyday extraordinary.

East Jefferson General Hospital is a landmark of LCMC Health’s community of care, serving East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, future, and recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital.

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work; this is not an exhaustive list of duties. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

• Entry level

• Part-time

• Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care