Respiratory EquipTechnician

Job Title: Respiratory EquipTechnician

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: Respiratory Therapy

Req #: 0000209290

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $25.46 - $25.46 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.

Job Overview:

Under the direction and supervision of the Manager of Respiratory Therapy, and /or his/her designee, and in accordance with Medical Center and Department Policy and Procedure is responsible for the distribution and inventory control of compressed medical gasses throughout the hospital.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with hospital guest and inter/intradepartmental employees

Essential Functions:

• Maintains adequate supply of oxygen and other medical gasses on patient care floors and other designated medical gas storage areas.
• Removes empty cylinders from medical gas storage areas and returns them to the medical gas storage room located on the receiving dock.
• Monitors consumption of medical gases for inventory control purposes.
• Maintains all medical gas storage areas in a manner compliant with all safety regulations.
• Keeps the Manager informed of sudden, or unexpected changes in medical gas consumption.
• Accepts and verifies accuracy of medical gas deliveries and cylinder returns.
• Reports any unsafe or otherwise hazardous practices or equipment to the Manager.
• Other responsibilities may be assigned as needed by the Manager.
• Maintain equipment/preventive maintenance with Biomed.
• Oxygen rounds for billing.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.