Student Respiratory Care Assistant - UPMC Harrisburg

UPMC; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Care Assistant to support respiratory therapists in a dynamic inpatient environment. This role is ideal for first-year respiratory therapy students looking to gain hands-on experience while balancing their academic commitments. With a flexible schedule, you will be responsible for maintaining and managing respiratory equipment, assisting in clinical procedures, and ensuring high standards of patient care. Join a team that values your growth and provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient health and safety.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Proficient in handling respiratory equipment and maintaining cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the assembly, maintenance, and cleaning of respiratory care equipment.
• Transport and manage respiratory equipment across various units.

Skills

Patient Communication

Equipment Maintenance

Infection Control Techniques

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records

Education

Enrolled in Respiratory Therapy Program

Tools

Respiratory Equipment

ePro Ordering System

Print Ordering System

Job description

Respiratory Care Assistant

The Respiratory Care Assistant role is designed for first-year respiratory therapy students to gain exposure to an inpatient setting, with a flexible work schedule that is set around classes.

Must be enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy Program.

Shifts are 4 hours, 4 days per week, and can be during day or evening shifts.

The pay range for this position is $18.00-$26.85.

Purpose:

Under the general direction of a respiratory therapist and in accordance with the PA Practice Act or NY State guidelines, the student respiratory care assistant will perform various functions including ordering, inventorying, and distributing equipment such as medical gases. This position also assists clinical staff with tasks as directed. The assistant is responsible for assembling, transporting, disinfecting, calibrating, and troubleshooting respiratory equipment, maintaining equipment levels, and supporting respiratory therapists and staff with various duties.

Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent service by actively listening and responding to patients, families, physicians, and staff needs.
• Maintain supplies of transport oxygen and cylinders across inpatient units, emergency department, and clinics.
• Perform routine assembly, maintenance, and cleaning of respiratory care equipment; disinfect equipment prior to calibration and assembly; ensure adequate equipment levels daily.
• Transport dirty equipment for cleaning using infection control techniques.
• Handle and use cleaning and disinfecting solutions appropriately.
• Use personal protective equipment correctly.
• Report equipment malfunctions to respiratory leadership.
• Inspect equipment for proper assembly and functioning; perform preventative maintenance per protocols.
• Calibrate equipment according to specifications.
• Transport equipment between units and procedure areas as directed.
• Assist biomedical technicians in tracking respiratory equipment.
• Manage identification, cataloging, and tracking of respiratory equipment.
• Assist with bronchoscope procedures: setup before and after, and process scopes per manufacturer recommendations.
• Assist with setting up for non-emergent intubations and extubations.
• Download and document sleep studies as required.
• Perform smoking cessation counseling per department policy.
• Deliver home care supplies such as oxygen tanks and compressors.
• Maintain proficiency with Microsoft Office, electronic health records, ePro ordering system, and print ordering system.