Respiratory Assistant

Job Title: Respiratory Assistant

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Respiratory Care

Req #: 0000261200

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

• Cleans, stocks, covers, and initials all assigned or designated respiratory equipment.
• Completes all assignments within the agreed-upon timeframe.
• Maintains adequate stock of all supplies used to clean respiratory equipment.
• Maintains cleanliness and order of the Medical Gas Room and Clean and Dirty Equipment Rooms.
• Monitors line pressure and cylinder inventory of the Nitrous Oxide system and all other Medical Center medical gas bank systems, including oxygen and nitrogen.
• Performs inventory of non-Pyxis supplies.
• Maintains inventory of all medical gases necessary for the daily operation of the Respiratory Care Department and Medical Center.
• Performs maintenance, daily rounds, and stocking of supplies for departmental Blood Gas Machines.
• Cleans and maintains Respiratory Care equipment.
• Maintains inventory of all medical gas cylinders.
• Delivers full medical gas cylinders and retrieves empty cylinders from all areas of the Medical Center.
• Transports medications to and from the Pharmacy.
• Responds to and assists the Respiratory Care Practitioner during Medical Center emergencies when needed.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Provides a compassionate and supportive environment with prompt and consistent service.

Adheres to patient rights and provides for the confidential treatment of all communications and records.

Demonstrates professionalism when interacting with patients, families, visitors, physicians, co-workers, and supervisors.

Listens and communicates effectively with patients, families, visitors, physicians, co-workers, and other members of the healthcare team.

Supports teamwork through cooperative problem-solving and participation in meetings, projects, and departmental activities.

Utilizes principles of continuous quality improvement in all work situations to assess, measure, and improve organizational and departmental functions.

Organizes work, sets priorities with minimal supervision, and seeks guidance when appropriate.

Makes timely decisions consistent with departmental objectives, policies, and procedures.

Demonstrates sound judgment and accepts and benefits from constructive criticism.

Participates in ongoing education and training as required.

• Previous hospital or medical experience preferred.
• Successful completion of all required orientation programs.