Respiratory Therapy Assistant

Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center

Title:  Respiratory Therapy Assistant

Department:  Respiratory Care Services

Reports To:  Manager - Respiratory Therapy

Cost Center/Job Code:  20000-20023-002020

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Position Objective:

Provides technical support including maintaining respiratory care and pulmonary function equipment and supplies as well as administrative and clerical support for department functioning.

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

1. Perform equipment processing, clerical and administrative support tasks as assigned. Maintains records as required to meet departmental, organizational and regulatory standards.
2. Maintains supply and equipment inventory.  Reviews par levels and orders inventory supplies in the quantities needed
3. Performs routine maintenance and quality control activities on respiratory care equipment and arterial blood gas machines.
4. Disassembles, assembles, decontaminates, and disinfects respiratory therapy equipment according to manufacturers' and departmental standards.
5. Uses established department procedures to record and process loaner/rental equipment.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three to six months’ health care experience with experience in clerical and administrative support functions.
• Preferred: Previous equipment processing experience.

Required License/Certifications: 

• None

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands - Medium Lifting

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The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position.  This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.