Respiratory Care Department SupportSupports the operations of the Respiratory Care Department in the areas of equipment set up and processing, stocking, inventory management, and quality improvement activities.Essential Functions:Ensures proper set up and calibration of various life support devices.Observes hospital infection control policies and procedures.May participate in special projects including audits and data collection.Provides feedback for improvement of procedures related to equipment tracking and processing.Adapts easily to changing work demands.Education Requirement:Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited respiratory care educational program.Licensure Requirement:(not specified)Certifications:(not specified)Skills:Effective communication and interpersonal skills required in interactions with patients and parents and hospital staff.Experience:(not specified)Physical Requirements:OCCASIONALLY:Climb stairs/ladderDriving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be requiredElectricityFume /Gases /VaporsLifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbsLifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbsLifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbsLoud NoisesPower ToolsPushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistancePushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbsSittingFREQUENTLY:Bend/twistBiohazard wasteBlood and/or Bodily FluidsChemicals/MedicationsCommunicable Diseases and/or PathogensDecision MakingInterpreting DataLifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbsLifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbsMachineryPatient EquipmentPushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbsPushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbsPushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbsSquat/kneelCONTINUOUSLY:Audible speechColor visionComputer skillsDepth perceptionFlexing/extending of neckHand use: grasping gripping turningHearing acuityPeripheral visionProblem solvingReaching above shoulderRepetitive hand/arm useSeeing Far/nearStandingWalkingAdditional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: (not specified)The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet