Respiratory Therapist Assistant
Listed on 2026-02-07
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Respiratory Therapist
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Respiratory Therapist Assistant Apply locations East Jefferson General Hospital time type Part time posted on Posted 19 Days Ago job requisition
Your job is more than a job.
Why a Great Place to Work
You’re more than your job. Everyone is. And that’s what makes you great at your job—all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you. At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. And we’ve built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary.
You’ll see it when you come to work here, in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people. And every patient we heal, every family we comfort, every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result. Join LCMC Health, and you’ll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary.
GENERAL DUTIES
- 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, assure 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 EKG’s when requested.
EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous experience with assembly and cleaning of Respiratory Care equipment preferred.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
- Required:
High School Graduate or GED
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Certification Name:
Must be enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Care Program/is registry eligible
- Certification Name: BLS
WORK SHIFT:
Days (United States of America)LCMC Health is a community.
Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary
About East Jefferson General Hospital
East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we’re only beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital.
Your extras
- 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
You are welcome here.
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity…
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