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Estimated Pay info$34 per hour
Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Williamsport, Pennsylvania

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Job Description

Casual Respiratory Care Assistant (Day & Evening Shifts Available)

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
What We’re Looking For
  • 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
Why This Role Matters

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
Our Commitment

We are dedicated to service excellence, ensuring we meet the needs of patients, families, physicians, and team members with compassion and professionalism.

 
Qualifications - Internal

 

  • 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


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Posting ID: 1218732818 Posted: 2026-06-18 Job Title: Respiratory Care Assistant