Respiratory Student Technician-1

musc; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) is seeking a Respiratory Student Equipment Technician in a PRN role. This non-clinical position focuses on cleaning, tracking, preparing, and delivering respiratory equipment to support patient care.

Report to the Respiratory Therapy manager and work under the RTSL supervision, following infection prevention policies and PPE guidelines. The role involves assisting respiratory team members, adhering to department procedures, and supporting equipment

Qualifications

• Enrolled in COARC-accredited respiratory therapy program or equivalent.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Clean, track, prepare, and deliver respiratory equipment.
• Adhere to infection prevention standards and hospital policies.
• Support patient care operations across clinical areas under supervision.

Skills

Follow procedures

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

COARC Respiratory Therapy program ongoing

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Respiratory Student Equipment Technician is a non-clinical support role responsible for cleaning, tracking, preparation, and delivery of respiratory equipment to support patient care operations across assigned clinical areas. This position operates under the general supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Shift Lead (RTSL) and reports to the Respiratory Therapy manager. The equipment technician positions does not provide direct patient care and performs all duties in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures, infection prevention standards, and departmental procedures.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

Cost Center

CC000708 CHS - Therapy - Respiratory Pediatric (SJCH)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-17

Scheduled Weekly Hours

8

Work Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Job Description

Minimum Training and Education

Qualifications

Education

• Currently enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (COARC) or a recognized successor organization.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)required.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to follow detailed instructions and adhere to policies and procedures
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with respiratory team members

Licensure & Certification

• None required for this role; entry level
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred

Safety & Compliance

• Adheres to all hospital infection prevention policies and CDC guidelines
• Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during all cleaning and handling processes
• Ensure proper handling, transport, and storage of contaminated and/or clean equipment
• Reports safety concerns or equipment malfunctions immediately to Shift Lead or RT Manager

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirement

• Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
• Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
• Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
• Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift from 36\" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent)
• Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker.
• 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet.
• 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand.
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
• Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous)
• Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent)
• Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous)

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