Respiratory EquipTechnician in New Brunswick, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Respiratory EquipTechnician

Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department Name: Respiratory Care

Req #: 0000264016

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $22.84 - $22.84 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

• Supplying oxygen and other compressed gas cylinders throughout the Medical Center.
• Processing, cleaning, and preparing respiratory equipment for safe utilization.
• Performing scheduled equipment calibrations, electrical safety tests (ESTs), and routine maintenance.
• Troubleshooting ventilators and other respiratory equipment and performing minor repairs when needed.
• Replenishing respiratory supplies in designated areas and documenting equipment or supply concerns.
• Responding promptly to oxygen refill requests for code carts.
• Stocking shelves, closets, and satellite storage areas to ensure respiratory supplies are readily available.
• Processing contaminated equipment for future use in accordance with safety and infection-control procedures.
• Providing prompt, courteous, and compassionate service to patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers.
• Maintaining confidentiality and respecting patient rights at all times.
• Taking responsibility for section operations in the absence of the manager.

• You have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• You have some knowledge of the medical environment and enjoy working with the public.
• You are comfortable working with medical equipment and following safety procedures.
• You are dependable, detail-oriented, and able to troubleshoot equipment effectively.
• You can respond positively to new or challenging tasks.
• You communicate problems and potential solutions in a professional and constructive manner.
• You take pride in providing a compassionate, supportive, and service-focused environment.
• You demonstrate professionalism when working with patients, families, visitors, physicians, coworkers, and supervisors.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some knowledge of the medical field and experience working with the public preferred.
• Successful completion of all required orientation programs.
• Ability to follow departmental, institutional, and safety policies.
• Ability to perform the physical and technical responsibilities associated with processing, maintaining, stocking, and troubleshooting respiratory equipment.