Aspiring Respiratory Therapist Assistant - Hands-on

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Assistant to support routine assembly, maintenance and calibration of respiratory care equipment under supervision. You will help maintain equipment levels, restock supplies, and transport devices across inpatient units, while adhering to safety and infection control policies.

The role requires enrollment in an accredited Respiratory Care AS program with continued enrollment, plus current BLS certification and a plan to obtain RRT within three

Qualifications

• Respiratory care student actively enrolled in AS program.
• Proof of continuous enrollment with no gap.
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• Aim to obtain RRT license within three months post-graduation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain supply of medical gas cylinders in respiratory department.
• Restock supplies and transport/reprocess equipment as needed.
• Keep equipment levels in respiratory care areas adequate.
• Perform routine assembly, cleaning, calibration of equipment.
• Follow PPE and hand hygiene standards.
• Report equipment malfunctions to appropriate staff.
• Transport equipment between units as directed.
• Attend staff meetings and complete required training.

Education

Respiratory Care student enrollment

Proof of continued enrollment

BLS/Healthcare provider certification

RRT licensure plan (within 3 months)

Job description

Orlando Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Assistant to support routine assembly, maintenance and calibration of respiratory care equipment under supervision. You will help maintain equipment levels, restock supplies, and transport devices across inpatient units, while adhering to safety and infection control policies.

The role requires enrollment in an accredited Respiratory Care AS program with continued enrollment, plus current BLS certification and a plan to obtain RRT within three