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Cleveland Clinic Respiratory Support Technician in Cleveland, Ohio
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
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.
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