Respiratory Assistant - Operating Room Respiratory Therapy - Regular Full-Time 2026-18833 (2026-18833)

Job summary

Perform operational checks, replacement, testing, cleaning, and basic troubleshooting of anesthesia, respiratory therapy, monitoring, and perfusion equipment across the operating room and supported areas. Monitor supplies, coordinate equipment repairs and vendor communications, and prepare educational materials while following aseptic techniques and attire standards.

Job details

Summary Of Duties Responsible for the daily operational checks, change and replacement of anaesthetic life support systems, monitoring equipment and perfusion equipment located in the OR and all satellite areas supported by the Anesthesia Department and the Perfusion Team. Responsible for: the testing, disassembling and cleaning of various respiratory therapy and perfusion equipment; and for the delivery/ pick up of malfunctioning/repaired anaesthesia and perfusion electronic equipment to/from Biomedical Engineering. Responds to calls for equipment replacement and basic trouble shooting problems. Monitors stock levels of anaesthetic/perfusion equipment/supplies in the OR, MDRC and all areas containing equipment used by the anaesthesia/perfusion team and supported by Operating Room and Related Services. Liaises with company representatives, external and internal customers to maintain sufficient supplies and to ensure optimal working order of equipment. Creates and organizes inservices and educational materials for anaesthesia/perfusion equipment and supplies. Ensures adherence to aseptic techniques and attire standards. Qualifications/Skills Previous experience with anesthesia-related equipment preferred Ability to read and write English Able to maintain accurate documentation/logs of work details 1 year Respiratory Therapist Assistant or related experience 2 years of related health care experience preferably in a OR setting Excellent communication and teaching skills Advanced problem solving skills and ability to prioritize Proven ability to work under pressure and to handle various tasks with in limited time-frame Ability to work independently and as part of a team Willing to participate in hands-on education to upgrade skill set as required

What you’ll do

Perform operational checks, replacement, testing, cleaning, and basic troubleshooting of anesthesia, respiratory therapy, monitoring, and perfusion equipment across the operating room and supported areas. Monitor supplies, coordinate equipment repairs and vendor communications, and prepare educational materials while following aseptic techniques and attire standards.

Requirements

Candidates should have one year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist Assistant or in a related role, plus two years of related healthcare experience, preferably in an operating room. Strong communication, teaching, documentation, problem-solving, prioritization, and teamwork skills are required; prior experience with anesthesia-related equipment is preferred.

Listed skills

• Communication · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred
• working under pressure. · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Anesthesia Equipment Testing and Maintenance
• Respiratory Therapy Equipment Cleaning
• Perfusion Equipment Handling
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Inventory Monitoring
• Accurate Documentation
• Communication
• Teaching and Education
• Problem Solving
• Prioritization
• Working Under Pressure
• Teamwork
• Independent Work
• Aseptic Technique

Job areas

• Healthcare

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