Are you looking to jump start your career in Respiratory Therapy? Currently enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy Program and eager to gain real-world experience. The Student Respiratory Care Assistant role with UPMC Somerset may be what you’re looking for!
Under the general direction of a respiratory therapist, and in accordance with the PA Practice Act or NY State guidelines, you’ll perform a variety of functions. These include ordering, inventorying, and distributing equipment, including medical gases, and assisting clinical staff with various tasks.
Schedule:
- Flexible based on your school schedule
- No holidays or weekends
Responsibilities:
- Exhibit and practice service excellence by actively seeking, listening, and responding to the needs of patients, their families, physicians, staff, and others.
- Maintain the supply of transport oxygen and oxygen cylinders on all inpatient units, emergency departments, and clinic areas.
- Perform routine assembly, maintenance, and cleaning of respiratory care equipment; disinfect equipment prior to calibration and assembly.
- Transport dirty equipment to appropriate areas using infection control techniques.
- Handle and use cleaning and disinfecting solutions and equipment appropriately.
- Demonstrate appropriate use of personal protective equipment.
- Report equipment malfunctions to respiratory leadership.
- Inspect equipment for correct assembly, ensure all parts are in proper working order, and perform preventative maintenance.
- Transport equipment between inpatient units and procedure areas as directed by a respiratory therapist.
- Assist respiratory therapists with bronchoscope procedures, non-emergent intubations and extubations, and downloading and documenting sleep studies.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma and must currently be enrolled in respiratory therapist program.
- Must be able to lift equipment and or supplies weighing up to 30 pounds and push/handle equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Act 34 with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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