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Job Title Submit Now: Respiratory Therapist Assistant II Honolulu, HI

Maintains all respiratory therapy equipment throughout Kaiser Medical Center as well as inventory listing of same. Regularly checks respiratory supplies and replaces used items. Delivers respiratory machines and equipment as requested.

Essential Functions:
- Gathers, disassembles, washes, disinfects, reassembles, checks, and distributes respiratory therapy equipment throughout Moanalua Medical Center (MMC). Completes appropriate paperwork regarding same and routes to Bio-Med or Maintenance where indicated. Informs supervisor of equipment that needs disposition and/or replacement. Maintains inventory listing of items, e.g., machinery, smaller equipment, etc., in Respiratory Therapy Department
- Maintains respiratory equipment in state of readiness. Provides orderly equipment storage area with items correctly packaged, labeled, and stored. Helps with development of new or revised equipment setups
- Checks respiratory therapy supplies on all floors assigned to this department's responsibility and maintains adequate inventories. Performs weekly inventory on disposables, informing supervisor of needed supplies. Keeps specialty area (CCU, NICU, Pediatrics, Telemetry) stocked with disposables and works with area supervisors to keep par-levels and items at optimum level
- Delivers ventilators and respiratory equipment upon request of therapists, nurses, or physicians throughout MMC. Serves as liaison between Coordinator and nursing areas for equipment and supplies. Resolves equipment-related problem where applicable. Calls vendors for equipment rental or return of rentals
- Coordinates and follows up on preventive maintenance on all respiratory equipment with BIOMED
- Maintains clean and orderly area for equipment processing, assuring single direction flow from dirty to clean area
- Maintains current CPR card. Performs compressions during codes when necessary
- Adheres to established department policies and procedures

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- high school diploma; or equivalent related experience
- Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification
- Basic knowledge of respiratory equipment and supplies
- Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in oral communication, written communication, interpersonal relations, organizational skills, and initiative

Preferred Qualifications:
- Six months of experience in a respiratory therapy environment or related experience
- Post high school coursework/training/experience with respiratory equipment or student in respiratory program

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