- Location
- Children's Hospital - Main Campus, United States of America
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Workday
Description
Your job is more than a job.
Why a Great Place to Work
At LCMC Health we help you to lean into your calling by leaning in with you, ensuring you have the resources to do your job as only you can.
And that begins with receiving the support you need to thrive and grow, which looks different for each person. Living out our commitment to inclusion requires providing benefits that are as diverse and unique as our workforce. It’s a responsibility we take seriously.
Because we don’t just serve the New Orleans community—we’re at the beating heart of it. Whether by offering community health services or making medical innovations more accessible, LCMC Health is bringing a culture of wellness to the communities that matter to you.
When you know you’re making an authentic impact, you give a little extra to every day—as a person, with your team, in your community—and that’s one of the reasons why you’ll be a perfect fit at LCMC Health, where giving a little something extra is at the heart of everything we do.
GENERAL DUTIES
- Sets-up, maintains, cleans and disinfects various types of respiratory care equipment in order to provide safe patient care.
- Maintains supply of transport oxygen within the organization and supply of oxygen cylinders on all inpatient units, emergency department and clinic areas.
- Performs routine assembly and maintenance of various types of respiratory care equipment. Calibrates equipment to department or manufacture specifications. Inspects equipment for correct assembly, assure all parts are in proper working order and functioning and reports any broken or damaged equipment for repair.
- Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of RT equipment bins and cupboards. Maintains appropriate levels of equipment/ supplies in the various respiratory care work areas.
- Performs electrical safety inspection according to department and hospital policies and procedures. Documents all inspections, safety checks, repairs and calibrations problems, etc. per departmental procedures.
- Assists the lead with completing survey readiness checklists on a weekly basis. Assists with compiling performance improvement/ quality control data as required.
- Transports equipment between in-patient units and procedure areas as directed. Obtains needed equipment for respiratory care practitioners when requested.
- Demonstrates appropriate use of personal protective equipment.
- Provides administrative assistance with therapy procedures without directly performing respiratory therapies. Assists with and performs EKG’s when requested.
EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous experience with assembly and cleaning of Respiratory Care equipment preferred and completion of clinical rotation.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
- Required: High School Graduate or GED, Enrollment in Respiratory Care Program
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Certification Name: Must be enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Care Program/is registry
eligible - Certification Name: BLS
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
WORK SHIFT:
Variable Hours (United States of America)LCMC Health is a community.
Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary
Children’s Hospital, at the heart of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for expert children’s health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Learn more about Children’s Hospital’s 40+ specialties and our national ranking by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Children's Hospital
Your extras
- Deliver healthcare with heart.
- Give people a reason to smile.
- Put a little love in your work.
- Be honest and real, but with compassion.
- Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
- Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
- See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
- Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
- Love what makes you, you - because we do
You are welcome here.
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
Simple things make the difference.
1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.
2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.
3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed.
4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.
