• Student Respiratory Care Assistant

    UPMC (Somerset, PA)


    Kickstart Your Career in Respiratory Care!

     

    Are you a respiratory care student looking for hands-on experience while continuing your education? At UPMC Somerset, you'll work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive environment. We'll help you grow your skills while offering a flexible schedule that fits your school commitments.

    What You'll Do:

    In this role, you'll work under the direction of a licensed respiratory therapist and assist with a variety of tasks that support patient care and respiratory services. You will:

     

    + Respond to the needs of patients, families, and staff with service excellence.

    + Maintain and distribute oxygen cylinders and respiratory equipment across inpatient units, the emergency department, and clinics.

    + Assemble, clean, disinfect, calibrate, and troubleshoot respiratory care equipment.

    + Transport equipment safely using proper infection control techniques.

    + Assist respiratory therapists with procedures such as bronchoscopy setup, non-emergent intubations/extubations, and sleep study documentation.

    + Perform smoking cessation counseling per department policy.

    + Track and catalog respiratory care equipment and assist with preventative maintenance.

    + Deliver home care supplies such as oxygen tanks/compressors.

    + Use Microsoft Office, EHR systems, and ordering platforms to complete tasks efficiently.

    Why You'll Love Working Here:

    + Flexible scheduling to accommodate your school commitments.

    + Hands-on experience in a respected healthcare system.

    + A supportive team environment and mentorship opportunities.

     

    Ready to Apply?

     

    Take the first step toward your respiratory care career!

     

    + 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 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

    + Act 33 with renewal

    + Act 34 with renewal

    + Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

     

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran