White Plains Hospital Job Description

 

 

Title:    Respiratory Therapy Assistant

 

Job Code:    700352

 

Department/Location:     Respiratory                                      FLSA Status:    Non-Exempt

Reports to:    Assistant Director of

Respiratory Therapy/Director of Respiratory Therapy

 

 Position Summary                                                                                                                                                                             

The Respiratory Assistant will provide logistical support to the Respiratory department by par stocking, cleaning and setting up equipment, and maintaining medical gas cylinders/manifolds throughout the hospital and Dickstein Cancer Center.

 

 

 Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:                                                                                                                                                                              Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors. Performs par stocking of respiratory equipment and supplies on nursing units and Respiratory department. Cleans and processes respiratory equipment. Inventories, transports, and replenishes medical gas cylinders throughout the main hospital and Dickstein Cancer Center Performs all other related duties as assigned  Education & Experience Requirements                                                                                                                                                                             

Must be a high school graduate.

 

 

 Core Competencies                                                                                                                                                                            

Should possess effective communication and problem-solving skills. Should have good planning and organizational skills. Must be able to prioritize and show attention to detail. Should show good judgment and decision making skills. Must be able to work independently.

 Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment                                                                                                                                                                              Must have the ability to move and transport heavy medical gas cylinders May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.  Primary Population Served                                                                                                                                                                             

 

Check appropriate box(s) below:

Neonatal (birth – 28 days) Patients with exceptional communication needs Infant (29 days – less than 1 year) Patients with developmental delays Pediatric (1 – 12 years) Patients at end of life Adolescent (13 – 17 years) Patients under isolation precautions Adult (18 – 64 years) Patients with cultural needs Geriatric (> 65 years) All populations Bariatric Patients with weight related

☒ Non-patient care population

 

comorbidities

 

 

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.