GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Respiratory Therapy Assistant (RTA) is defined as someone who assists the department in multiple areas of Respiratory with equipment delivery, maintenance and service as well as laboratory testing and analysis. The RTA must have good communication skills in order to collaborate with coworkers, and other professionals, including physicians and nurses as needed to assist with quality patient care. Must have excellent customer service and critical thinking skills, ability to trouble shoot complex tasks, attention to detail and work in a fast-paced environment. The RTA must be able to work both independently and as a team member and have the ability to prioritize and be responsive. The RTA needs to self-motivated, maintain high standards and technical excellence according to departmental policies and procedures. The RTA maintains awareness of safety within the clinic, laboratory and in the use of equipment. The RTA follows all Henry Ford Hospital and Respiratory Therapy departmental policies and procedures.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lab
· After successful completion of competency performs whole Blood gas analysis of arterial, capillary, venous, cord, and pleural fluid samples.
· Performs blood gas analyzer daily maintenance.
· Performs analyzer quality control, calibrations and troubleshooting.
· Reviews laboratory request forms for complete demographic and order entry information and resolves discrepancies as needed.
· Practices consistent excellence and maintains all CAP competencies within the lab in a timely manner.
Equipment
· Distributes respiratory supplies
· Equipment processing, cleaning and disinfect soiled medical equipment.
· Tests and assembles various life-support, diagnostic, monitoring and therapy equipment.
· Cleans all equipment rooms.
· Clean and setup ventilators after training.
Other
· Maintains awareness of patient safety issues with the clinic and in the use of equipment
· Maintains patient confidentiality according to HFHS HIPAA policies
· Follows all HFHS System and Departmental Policies and Procedures and performs all tasks assigned by HFH Departmental leadership
· Assist in training employees, attends and participates in continuing education and inservices.
· Blood gas analysis laboratories with risk to potential exposure to communicable diseases
· Patient care setting with risk to potential exposure to communicable diseases
· Work with pressurized piped-in and bottled medical gases.
· Lifting, moving and use of equipment. If done incorrect, could result in personal, patient and/or equipment malfunction.
· Must be able to stand long hours, be in constant motion, and move heavy equipment across the Hospital.
· Limited noise, temperature fluctuation and dust are possible.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
· High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
· Life experience related to customer service, high volume/fast-paced environment, laboratory and/or logistics preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the HFHS' Customer Service Policy
Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Normal office environment with minimal exposure to noise, dust, or extreme temperatures.
Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus
Department: Respiratory Therapy
Shift: Rotating
Union Code: Not Applicable
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services - from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That's why we offer support in the various components of our team's well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
