Respiratory Care Assistant - Per Diem - LJ
The University of California, San Diego
About this position
Position Description
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.
Qualifications
Prior relevant experience in healthcare or a related setting. 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 in a hospital stock room and/or RT storage station.