What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Support Technician - Pediatrics position at Cleveland Clinic?
Responsibilities:
• Cleans, delivers, evaluates and inspects specified medical devices (such as infusion pumps, syringe pumps, feeding pumps, PCA pumps, DVT pumps, specialty beds, specialty carts and procedural trays).
• Documents work activity in an electronic database.
• Delivers and recovers specialty carts and procedural trays.
• Follows up and assists with administrative duties.
• Stocks and takes inventory of Respiratory Therapy equipment and supplies.
• Performs routine arterial blood gas punctures.
• Performs analysis of arterial and venous blood gases.
• Performs EKGs.
• Assists during rapid responses and codes.
• Records vital signs including pulse oximetry spot checks.
• Assists with medication dispensing.
• Sets up and downloads overnight pulse oximetry trend studies.
• Assists Respiratory Therapists with relaying new or urgent orders.
• Other duties as assigned.
Education:
• High school diploma or equivalent with a strong background in Math and Science.
• Continuing employment is contingent upon the completion of an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program within 5 years of hire preferred.
Certifications:
• Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) required within new hire period.
Complexity of Work:
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Must be adaptable and flexible to changing work assignments during a shift.
Work Experience:
· Prior health care experience preferred
Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to walk long distances while pushing a cart of equipment/supplies.
• Must be able to lift equipment in excess of 35 lbs.
• Push/pull loaded carts of equipment in excess of 100 lbs.
Personal Protective Equipment:
· Follows standard precautions using personal protection equipment as required by department.
Supports Respiratory Therapy in many clinical activities under the direction of a licensed Respiratory Therapist.
Allows for ample opportunities to experience a wide range of patient populations and different patient care activities performed by Respiratory Therapists.
Pay Range
Minimum hourly: $15.00
Maximum hourly: $18.44
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. While the pay range is displayed as an hourly rate, Cleveland Clinic recruiters will clarify whether the compensation is hourly or salary. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package, which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement.
Salary : $1 - $1,000,000
