Respiratory Care Assistant | Casual | Wellsboro
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$34 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Wellsboro, Pennsylvania |
About this job
Job Description
UPMC Wellsboro
Have you ever considered a career in healthcare but weren't sure where to start? The Respiratory Care Assistant role at UPMC Wellsboro offers a unique opportunity to explore the field of respiratory therapy and make a meaningful impact on patient care.
Whether you're interested in healthcare, looking for a career change, or exploring professional growth opportunities, this role provides valuable hands-on experience alongside a team of skilled Respiratory Therapists.
Why Consider Respiratory Care?Respiratory Therapists play a vital role in helping patients breathe easier and recover from illness or injury. As a Respiratory Care Assistant, you'll gain exposure to this rewarding profession while learning how a hospital respiratory department operates.
This position is a great opportunity to:
- Explore a growing healthcare profession.
- Gain hands-on experience in a clinical environment.
- Work with advanced medical equipment and technology.
- Learn from experienced Respiratory Therapists.
- Build skills that can lead to future career advancement in healthcare.
Typical hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., as scheduled.
What You'll Do- Clean, disinfect, and sterilize respiratory care equipment.
- Assist with inventory management and distribution of respiratory supplies and medical gases.
- Track and maintain respiratory equipment.
- Deliver oxygen and replace compressed gas cylinders as needed.
- Support Respiratory Therapists during CPR and other patient care procedures.
- Maintain proficiency with hospital computer systems and departmental processes.
- Provide excellent service to patients, families, visitors, and staff.
✅ Hands-on healthcare experience
✅ Exposure to respiratory therapy and hospital operations
✅ Opportunities for professional growth and career exploration
✅ Experience working alongside clinical experts in a patient-centered environment
✅ A chance to make a difference in your community every day
If you're looking for a meaningful role and want to learn more about healthcare careers, consider becoming a Respiratory Care Assistant at UPMC Wellsboro. This could be the first step toward a rewarding future in respiratory therapy or another healthcare profession.
Apply today and start exploring where a career in healthcare can take you!
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Required:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Must be able to lift equipment and or supplies weighing up to 30 pounds and push/handle equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.
Preferred:
- Previous healthcare, patient care, customer service, or equipment-related experience.
- Interest in exploring a healthcare career, particularly respiratory therapy.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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