Student Respiratory Care Assistant: Hands-On Lab & Supply

UPMC; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Student Respiratory Care Assistant to support respiratory therapy staff by assembling, maintaining, and transporting respiratory equipment. The role includes inventory, disinfection, calibration, and assisting with bronchoscopy setup and sleep study documentation.

The position requires a high school diploma and active enrollment in a respiratory therapy program, with the ability to lift up to 30 pounds and push up to 100 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; must be enrolled in a respiratory therapist program.
• Experience assembling, maintaining, and cleaning respiratory care equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and push/handle up to 100 pounds.
• Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Act 31, Act 33, Act 34, Act 73 renewals.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit service excellence by listening and responding to patient, family, physicians, staff needs.
• Maintain oxygen supplies and cylinders across inpatient, ED, and clinic areas.
• Assemble, disinfect, calibrate, and transport respiratory care equipment daily.

Skills

Customer service

Infection control

Equipment maintenance

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Currently enrolled in respiratory therapist program

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR platform

ePro ordering system

Print ordering system

Job description

UPMC is seeking a Student Respiratory Care Assistant to support respiratory therapy staff by assembling, maintaining, and transporting respiratory equipment. The role includes inventory, disinfection, calibration, and assisting with bronchoscopy setup and sleep study documentation.

The position requires a high school diploma and active enrollment in a respiratory therapy program, with the ability to lift up to 30 pounds and push up to 100 pounds.