Student Respiratory Care Assistant

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join UPMC Presbyterian as a Student Respiratory Care Assistant, where you will gain hands-on clinical experience in a leading trauma and multi-organ transplant center. Work with a supportive team, participate in patient care, and prepare for your future in respiratory therapy.

Qualifications

• Hands-on clinical experience.
• Exposure to respiratory therapy workflows.
• Knowledge of respiratory equipment handling.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and manage respiratory equipment.
• Assist licensed therapists in clinical procedures.
• Maintain equipment inventory.

Education

Currently enrolled in a Respiratory Care program

Job description

Take your clinical education to the next level at UPMC Presbyterian.

Respiratory Care students looking to gain hands-on clinical experience in a dynamic, high-acuity hospital, a Magnet-recognized Level 1 trauma and multi-organ transplant center where you’ll have the opportunity to learn from top professionals in the field while working in a state-of-the-art environment.

You’ll work in an elite Respiratory Therapy department known for its:

• Supportive teams including respiratory therapists, student interns, a dedicated tracheostomy task force, and a supervisor on site 24 hours/day.

• Flexible scheduling to help you balance work, school, and life. No nights and opportunity to pick up hours 7 days/week.

• Therapist-driven protocols that promote future independence and patient-centered care.

• Exciting future opportunities in our upcoming 17-story, state-of-the-art patient tower opening in 2027.

About the Position

As a Student Respiratory Care Assistant, you'll support the Respiratory Therapy team and gain valuable exposure to clinical workflows and equipment handling. Under the direction of licensed respiratory therapists, your responsibilities will include:

• Assembling, transporting, disinfecting, and troubleshooting respiratory equipment.

• Managing oxygen supplies and delivering home care respiratory equipment.

• Supporting bronchoscopy and intubation procedures.

• Assisting with setup and documentation of 4-channel sleep studies.

• Performing smoking cessation counseling per department policy.

• Maintaining respiratory equipment inventory and assisting in calibration and preventive maintenance.

• Using electronic systems for ordering, documentation, and reporting.

This is an excellent opportunity to expand your skills and prepare for your future career!

Ready to grow your respiratory care skills in one of the nation's leading hospitals?
Apply now to become part of a department that championsinnovation, teamwork, and patient-centered care—and take your first step toward an exciting and rewarding career.