Student Respiratory Care Assistant - UPMC Mercy

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Mercy is seeking a Student Respiratory Care Assistant to support clinical staff and maintain respiratory equipment. This role offers flexible shifts and is ideal for students looking to gain practical experience in a renowned medical center. Join a dynamic team and help improve patient care while learning in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a student in a Respiratory Therapist program.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic health records required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinical staff with tasks as directed.
• Maintain and clean respiratory care equipment.
• Transport equipment and supplies as needed.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

Currently enrolled in a Respiratory Therapist program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records

ePro Ordering System

Job description

UPMC Mercy is currently hiring a casual Student Respiratory Care Assistant to join our team!

Are you interested in starting your healthcare career? Are you a Respiratory Therapist student looking to gain experience and expand your knowledge? Would you love the opportunity to work at a world-renowned medical center with an upbeat environment to help determine your next career steps? UPMC might be the perfect place for you!

UPMC Mercy is currently hiring a Student Respiratory Care Assistant to support our team. This role offers flexible scheduled shifts, including day and evening hours, based on your school schedule.

Apply today to learn more!

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. These include ordering, inventorying, and distributing equipment, including medical gases. The role involves assisting clinical staff with tasks as directed and maintaining respiratory equipment, including assembly, transport, disinfection, calibration, and troubleshooting. The assistant is responsible for maintaining equipment levels across respiratory work areas and supporting respiratory therapists and staff with assigned tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent service by actively listening to and responding to the needs of patients, families, physicians, staff, and others.
• Maintain supplies of transport oxygen and oxygen cylinders in inpatient units, emergency departments, 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 using infection control techniques.
• Handle and use cleaning and disinfecting solutions and equipment appropriately.
• Use personal protective equipment correctly.
• Report equipment malfunctions to respiratory leadership.
• Inspect equipment for correct assembly, ensure all parts are functional, and perform preventative maintenance as per protocols.
• Check equipment functionality and calibrate according to department or manufacturer specifications.
• Transport equipment between units and procedure areas as directed.
• Assist biomedical technicians with tracking respiratory care equipment.
• Identify, catalog, and track respiratory care equipment.
• Assist with bronchoscope procedures, including setup, processing, and post-procedure tasks.
• Support non-emergent intubations and extubations.
• Assist with downloading and documenting sleep studies.
• Perform smoking cessation counseling as per department policy.
• Deliver home care supplies such as oxygen tanks and compressors.
• Maintain proficiency in Microsoft Office, electronic health records, ePro ordering system, and printing systems.