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General Summary of Position
MedStar Health is looking for a Respiratory Therapy Assistant to join our team at Washington Hospital Center! The ideal candidate will have knowledge of standard office/medical equipment (i.e., typewriter, personal computer, data terminal, on-line printer, calculator, telephone, facsimile, copier, sterilizing equipment, blood pressure cuff, or tables); the preparation, comparison or checking of reports, records, and related data; and basic use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings and knowledge of their application.
As a Respiratory Therapy Assistant, you will be responsible for providing basic assistive therapeutic procedures that does not require state licensure in the management and preventive care of patients with cardiopulmonary problems Maintains and cleans departmental equipment. Assembles and checks equipment for proper functioning. Performs inventory control of department equipment and related supplies, restocks, as needed. May assist with cleaning rooms between surgical procedures and transporting of patient and/or supplies/specimens.
Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!
Primary Duties:
· Performs Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) sampling, reporting and documentation. Performs simple spirometry.
· Obtains nasal swab specimens. Cleans and processes instrumentation between procedures, following established protocol. Ensures equipment is functioning properly.
· Disassembles and reassembles department equipment, performing related equipment function checks. Cleans equipment/parts according to established protocols. Obtains and delivers instrumentation/supplies to/from Sterile Processing Department, stock area and/or Material
· Management.
· Maintains stock levels of supplies, including sterile and disposable supplies, for designated locations throughout the hospital, including: The Operating Room, Labor & Delivery, MedSTAR, the Emergency Room, etc. Replaces depleted stock to par levels. Places orders to replenish stock. Monitors oxygen tanks throughout all ICUs and replaces as needed.
· May be required to answer the telephone, provide information as requested or relay/referring the caller to the appropriate personnel. Attends staff meetings and in-services, as required.
Qualifications:
· High School Diploma or GED.
· 6-12 months' hospital experience.
· May require up to 1 year of technical or other specialized training.
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
- Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
- Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
- Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
- More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.
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