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Respiratory Therapy Apprentice

Catholic Health System

Buffalo, NY

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Auditing, Basic Life Support (BLS), Blood-Borne Pathogens, Disassemblers, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, Fax Machines, Functional Testing, Heavy Lifting, High School Diploma, Hospital, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Medical Equipment, Medical Products, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Respiratory Therapy, Technical Support, Testing
LOCATION
Buffalo, NY
POSTED
12 days ago

Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.160000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days and Evenings

Hours:

7a-10a;10a-1p; 1p-4p; 4p-7a

Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Pulmonary Services and Clinical Coordinator, The Respiratory Therapy Apprentice (RTA) is an unlicensed assistant to the respiratory department. The RTA is responsible for providing technical and supportive services for all respiratory service departments, including Pulmonary Function. The RTA possesses working knowledge of routine respiratory care and has exhibited age specific competencies in his/her educational program. Duties include calibrating and functional testing, disassembly and set up, troubleshooting and identifying equipment needing repair, and stocking floor carts. The RTA can assist with respiratory therapy chart auditing, pulmonary function scheduling, filing, and faxing. The RTA will maintain knowledge of infection control and isolation guidelines to prepare equipment. A graduated Respiratory Therapist may be placed into this position temporarily after TMC examination and/or CSE failure providing satisfactory employee status until successful completion of exams.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Currently enrolled in a CoARC accredited respiratory therapy program with successful completion of their first year
  • BLS Certification meeting AHA standards

EXPERIENCE
  • No previous experience required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY

  • Maintains knowledge and skills related to area of responsibility
  • Maintains confidentiality and adheres to departmental and hospital policy and procedure
  • Must possess professional communication and organization skills
  • Must be able to frequently bend, lift, and move heavy items
  • Must be able to multi-task and prioritize under stressful conditions
  • Must be an accountable, independent worker and team player
WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • May be exposed to equipment used on patients who may have had infectious diseases and/or blood borne pathogens
  • Works with a variety of medical gases and disinfectants
  • Required to move equipment, medical gases, and supplies to various locations throughout the facility
  • The periods of standing, lifting and walking are frequent throughout the shift

About the Company

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Catholic Health System

Catholic Health is dedicated to developing an exceptional workforce focused on a culture of inclusiveness and integrity that values diversity.  Located in Buffalo, NY, Catholic Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides care to Western New Yorkers across a network of hospitals, primary care centers, imaging centers, and several other community ministries. Our mission sets us apart. It's the human side of healthcare – the touch, smile or comforting word that can help make your healthcare experience better. It's treating all people with respect and dignity, and providing comfort in times of greatest need.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
http://www.chsbuffalo.org

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