Respiratory Therapy Student Tech – Patient Care Support

Meadville Medical Center; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Street Hospital in Meadville, PA is seeking a Respiratory Therapy Assistant to support the Respiratory Therapist in daily routines and patient care.

The role involves indirect and direct patient care across infant to geriatric patients, data entry, and clerical tasks. High school diploma and enrollment in an accredited RT program required; BLS certification preferred.

Excellent communication, legible handwriting, and knowledge of medical terminology are essential.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience in data entry or typing preferred.
• Previous clerical experience preferred.
• Legible handwriting.
• Qualified to work with infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Fluent knowledge of medical terminology.
• Current BLS Healthcare Provider card.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Respiratory Therapist in the daily routine and functions of the RT Department by completing indirect and direct patient care activities.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Data entry

Typing

Medical terminology

BLS certification

Legible handwriting

Pediatric and geriatric care

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Enrollment in accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

Liberty Street Hospital in Meadville, PA is seeking a Respiratory Therapy Assistant to support the Respiratory Therapist in daily routines and patient care.

The role involves indirect and direct patient care across infant to geriatric patients, data entry, and clerical tasks. High school diploma and enrollment in an accredited RT program required; BLS certification preferred.

Excellent communication, legible handwriting, and knowledge of medical terminology are essential.