Respiratory Protection

3 weeks ago


Richmond, United States VCU Health Full time
The Respiratory Protection Technician serves as the initial point of contact and primary hands-on operator of respirator fit testing and respiratory protection training for Health System staff. This position will provide both hands-on and remote services for all clinical roles throughout the enterprise. The Respiratory Protection Technician will be responsible for working collaboratively with various stakeholders throughout the Health System to ensure the accurate and timely provision of respiratory fit testing and related services to assist in keeping the Health System in compliance with all applicable Federal and State occupational health and safety standards.

Essential Job Statements
  • Serves as a primary point of contact for staff seeking information on respiratory protection.
  • Performs respirator fit testing for Health System staff.
  • Provides hands-on and occasional virtual training on respiratory protection and respirator use.
  • Works with the Occupational Injury Prevention & Safety Manager to schedule staff members for fit testing and training appointments and maintain and regular appointment and drop-in hours.
  • Catalogues and maintains an inventory of necessary fit testing supplies.
  • Records accurately and in a timely fashion fit testing and training records and designated respiratory protection key performance indicators.
  • Performs other relevant job tasks as assigned.

Patient Population

Not applicable to this position.

Employment Qualifications

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree in sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Information Technology, or related fields of study.

Preferred Education:

Bachelor's degree in environmental or occupational Health and Safety or Health Sciences.

Licensure/Certification Required:

N/A

Licensure/Certification Preferred:

OSHA 10 Hour or OSHA 30 Hour in General Industry.

Minimum Qualifications

Years and Type of Required Experience:

Previous professional experience in respirator fit testing or administration of a respiratory protection program.

Previous experience in a healthcare environment

Direct knowledge of respiratory protection regulations and best practices, including but not limited to 29 CFR 1910.134 and ISO 16975-1 through 16975-4.

Preferred Experience:

One (1) year of experience providing fit testing services or respiratory protection program administration.

Professional experience in an educational and/or research hospital environment.

Prior experience handling personal identifying information.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Cultural Responsiveness

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred:

Not Applicable.

Working Conditions

Periods of fast-paced work in a changing environment with fluctuating workloads.

General office environment.

May be required to occasionally car travel to off-site locations.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands: Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.), Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.), Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Bending, Prolonged Standing (0-2 hrs.), Repetitive Movements (gripping, squeezing)

Work Position: Standing, Walking, Sitting

Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards

Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity (hand/eye coordination), Reach above shoulders.

Hazards: N/A

Mental/Sensory - Emotional

Mental / Sensory: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Reading, Logical Thinking

Emotional: fast-paced environment, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities, Frequent and Occasionally Intense Customer Interactions

Hours are Monday - Friday, around 11am to 730pm

Workday Day (United States of America)

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.

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