Respiratory Care Equipment Technician – Respiratory Care

Respiratory Care Equipment Technician in Springfield, MA | Baystate Health Careers

Department: Respiratory Care

Location: Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts

Job Type: Per Diem

Shift: First

Make an Impact with Baystate Health

Baystate Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Equipment Technician to join our Respiratory Care team at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. Our team supports respiratory care services by ensuring equipment is properly cleaned, processed, assembled, and readily available to support patient care.

This Per Diem role is an excellent opportunity for students pursuing a degree or career in Respiratory Therapy to gain valuable hands-on experience in a hospital environment. You'll develop familiarity with respiratory care equipment, infection control practices, oxygen and aerosol checks, and EKG procedures while working alongside healthcare professionals. No previous work experience is required.

The Respiratory Care Equipment Technician Will:

• Clean, maintain, process, and assemble respiratory care equipment according to established cleaning, sterilization, and infection control procedures.
• Operate equipment processing machinery, including the Pasteurmatic washer, according to established procedures.
• Maintain equipment and supply rooms, ensuring adequate inventory according to established par levels and appropriate oxygen cylinder availability.
• Follow Body Substance Precautions and ensure proper separation of clean and contaminated equipment and work areas.
• Perform and document oxygen and aerosol checks as required.
• Perform EKG tracings, respond to STAT requests according to established policies, and complete required documentation.
• Work independently, prioritize assignments, respond to pages promptly, and communicate equipment needs or problems to the supervisor.
• Maintain patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality while demonstrating professionalism and teamwork when interacting with patients, visitors, and healthcare colleagues.

Schedule Details

Job Type: Per Diem

Shift: First

Hours: Per diem; hours vary based on departmental needs.

Schedule: As needed based on department requirements.

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health is an integrated healthcare system serving patients and communities throughout western Massachusetts. Our network includes Baystate Medical Center, Baystate Children's Hospital, Baystate Noble Hospital, Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Baystate Wing Hospital, Baystate Medical Practices, and Baystate Home Health & Hospice.

Whether you provide direct patient care, clinical services, or operational support, your work at Baystate Health helps improve the health of the communities we serve.

Required Skills

• No previous work experience required.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in a patient care setting.
• Familiarity with patient care-related equipment.
• Previous patient care experience.
• Student currently enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Program

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You Belong at Baystate.

Education:

GED or HiSET (Required)

Certifications:

Certified Respiratory Therapist - The National Board of Respiratory Care

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum

$19.29 - $22.16 - $25.87

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