Respiratory Therapy Assistant (Non-Patient Facing) - Part Time Weekend Day Shift

Requirements

• Certification(s) and License(s):
• Basic Life Support Certification -

Benefits

Additional Information

Location: Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) Shift: Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No Job Summary: Geisinger is proud to offer a part time Respiratory Therapy Assistant market leading pay rates and up to $30,000 in financial support to become a Respiratory Therapist! Job Duties: Benefits of working at Geisinger: Full benefits (medical, dental and vision) starting on day one Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance Shared governance structure that empowers our nursing support staff On the job training and education Professional opportunities for growth and advancement Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups Employee referral incentive program Geisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in a Strongline Alert Notification system worn by our staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus. Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now! Assists with operational tasks including patient billing, picking up and cleaning soiled respiratory equipment, distribution of respiratory life support equipment to all in-patient care areas, and stocking of supplies and inventory. Ensures the very best patient/family experience by optimizing all customer interaction. Performs daily shift-by-shift rounds to identify patient care equipment in need of cleaning and redistribution as well as the specific respiratory patient care supplies and department paperwork and forms. Assists with the transport of equipment for cleaning or repairs. Locates and delivers needed life support equipment. Completes purchase orders for respiratory therapy and maintains records. Obtains departmental supplies via computer software system and maintains the supply template based on the supplies that are needed to provide patient care. Stocks ancillary supply areas. Disassembles, cleans and reassembles ventilators, performs quality control and cleans other equipment as required. Assures all contaminated reusable equipment is delivered to be cleaned, as well as obtaining clean equipment. Monitors due dates and packaging integrity for sterilized items. Monitors expiration dates on pharmaceuticals and diagnostic supplies. Troubleshoots ventilator during set-up, looking for damaged cords, screens, and verifying equipment preventative maintenance dates are within limits. Audits and corrects computerized billing andobtains computerized management reports. Downloads nocturnal oximeter studies into patients chart and notifies physician that the study is available to be interpreted. Answers phone and relays information as required. Assists in establishing, coordinating, and ensuring optimal storage, par levels for supplies. Monitor and ensures eyewash station functionality daily. Reports any necessary repairs to Facilities or immediate supervisor. Submits work orders to facilities for department maintenance. Makes daily rounds to monitor rental equipment usage. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position. Position Details: Schedule: Part-time weekends 7:00am to 5:30pm No experience needed. Comprehensive on the job training provided. Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

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