Respiratory Care Assistant | Casual
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$34 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Williamsport, Pennsylvania |
About this job
Job Description
Start your career in respiratory care!
This role is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience, learn department operations, and build foundational skills for a future career as a Respiratory Therapist.
Under the general supervision of a Respiratory Therapist IV, you’ll support both patient care and equipment-related functions while gaining valuable exposure to the field.
What You’ll Do- Assist with cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing respiratory equipment
- Disassemble and prepare equipment for proper processing
- Maintain equipment sterility in accordance with department policies
- Track, label, catalog, and manage respiratory care equipment
- Support inventory, ordering, and stocking of supplies and medications
- Assemble, distribute, and restock respiratory care equipment throughout the hospital
- Replace oxygen tanks and compressed gas cylinders for patients of all ages
- Provide oxygen during patient transport
- Assist therapists during routine procedures and emergency situations (including CPR)
- Collaborate with bio-medical staff on equipment tracking and repairs
- Use hospital computer systems for tracking and documentation
- Help guide students and new staff with basic tasks as needed
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Willingness to learn and work with medical equipment
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Comfort in a fast-paced, patient-care environment
This position offers:
- Hands-on experience with respiratory equipment and procedures
- Exposure to clinical environments and patient care
- A strong stepping stone toward becoming a Respiratory Therapist
We are dedicated to service excellence, ensuring we meet the needs of patients, families, physicians, and team members with compassion and professionalism.
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- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Must be currently enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program (strongly preferred)
- Ability to safely lift equipment and supplies up to 30 pounds
- Ability to push, pull, or maneuver equipment weighing up to 100 pounds
- Access to medications is limited to distribution to the Respiratory Therapist
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran