GENERAL SUMMARY
The Respiratory Student Aide is responsible for providing a variety of services related to the safe and effective handling of medical equipment in the respiratory care area. Reports to department leadership.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs general equipment related activities such as equipment gathering, disassembly and assembly, cleaning and sterilization. Monitors clinical floor inventory as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.
LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
required.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Must be actively enrolled in an accredited respiratory therapy program. Requires basic literacy and arithmetic skills in order to understand and follow verbal and written instructions, as well as to accurately and efficiently perform job responsibilities. Must provide record of a completed diploma (or equivalent) or academic transcript for those areas performing complexity testing.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as but not limited to excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Frequent exposures to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions related to patient care activities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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