Respiratory Care Assistant - 119805

Under general supervision, RT Assistants must be able to perform CPR, perform and transmit EKGs at Hillcrest site, prepare RT equipment for patient use including cleaning and assembly and ventilator check out procedures, insure appropriate stock of supplies are available, including monitoring and replacing inventory in both the stock room and RT storage area. Additional duties include endoscope cleaning to support licensed staff performing bronchoscopies. Services provided must be documented and if appropriate, charged.

• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.

• Familiarity with monitoring and replacing inventory.

• One to three (1 - 3) years of experience in a healthcare environment.
• Proven experience with cleaning and assembly equipment.
• Experience with High Level Disinfectant.
• Experience performing EKS's.

• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, and every other weekend based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Job offer is contingent on successful engagement in the UC COVID-19 Vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral).

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

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