Nemours is seeking a Respiratory Equipment Tech to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Wilmington, DE.

Responsibilities include: all aspects of the maintenance and inventory control of all disposable and non-disposable supplies used by Respiratory Care and Sleep Medicine in the provision of patient care.

1. Maintains (disassembly, cleaning, assembly, and functional checks) all non-disposable equipment including:

a. ventilators

b. non-invasive monitors

c. oxygen analyzers

d. medical gas blenders

e. medical gas flow meters and regulators

f. manometers and gauges

g. air compressors and generators

h. customized tracheostomy cannulas

i. pulmonary function equipment (circuits and mouthpieces)

2. Performs all disinfection and sterilization procedures in accordance with the Respiratory Care Department's Infection Control Policy and Non-Disposable Equipment Policy.

3. Assists in the preventive maintenance programs for all non-disposable equipment by documenting and performing operational checks and maintaining records.

4. Maintains inventory control of the department's non-disposable equipment.

5. Maintains inventory control of all disposable equipment and supplies; provides supply projections by anticipating needs, and orders supplies as needed.

6. Delivers supplies and equipment to patient care areas as needed and/or scheduled.

7. Orders supplies for Respiratory Care and Sleep Medicine Departments.

Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent
2. Minimum 6 months of experience in respiratory care, sleep medicine or health care preferred
3. Minimum 6 months of experience academic electronics/mechanics preferred.
4. Certification in electronics and/or mechanics preferred.