RESPIRATORY TECH

Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri.

No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family.

General Summary

• The Respiratory Technician performs duties as assigned as well as follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Demonstrates behavior which exemplifies professional conduct and teamwork.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs department equipment processing and stock disbursement by maintaining department equipment in operating order and checks on and stocks medical supplies, medical gases, and office supplies in appropriate locations.
• Performs equipment disinfection as directed by policy.
• Performs equipment function checks after equipment is cleaned and set up, including proper documentation of the function checks.
• Participates with the respiratory therapist in oxygen rounds and maintaining medical gas tanks throughout hospital.
• Conducts EKG, Holter Monitor, and Event Monitor testing satisfactorily according to policy and procedure guidelines.
• Administers respiratory therapies with a valid Missouri student permit under the direct supervision of a staff therapist.

Education

• High School graduate or equivalent required and enrollment in a Respiratory program.

Work Experience

• Experience in Respiratory Therapy or a related healthcare field preferred but not required.

Certification/License

• Required to have and maintain American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Advanced certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, STABLE) preferred.
• Required to have an Educational Permit issued by the Missouri Board for Respiratory Care.

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Mental/Physical Requirements

• Considerable mental concentration required for long periods of time. Requires standing, walking, and lifting up to 35 lbs..

Working Conditions

• Constant exposure to infectious materials and other hazardous conditions.

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