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Respiratory Care Assistant - Wellsboro
Respiratory Care Assistant - WellsboroUPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center • Wellsboro, PA, US
Respiratory Care Assistant - Wellsboro

Respiratory Care Assistant - Wellsboro

UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center • Wellsboro, PA, US
10 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Join Our Team at UPMC Wellsboro – Respiratory Care Assistant

Are you currently enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program and looking to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic healthcare setting? UPMC Wellsboro is seeking a motivated  Respiratory Care Assistant  to join our team and support our Respiratory Care Department.

Schedule :

Typical hours are between  8 : 00 a.m. and 4 : 30 p.m. , as scheduled.

Why This Role Is a Great Opportunity :

This position offers a unique chance to :

  • Work directly with respiratory equipment and machinery.
  • Build a strong foundation for your future career as a Respiratory Therapist.
  • Gain invaluable exposure to the respiratory care field.
  • Learn from experienced professionals in a supportive environment.

️ Key Responsibilities :

  • Assist with cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing respiratory equipment.
  • Support inventory management, ordering, and distribution of respiratory supplies and medical gases.
  • Help track and maintain respiratory care equipment.
  • Provide oxygen for patient transport and replace compressed gas cylinders.
  • Assist therapists during CPR and other routine / emergency procedures.
  • Maintain proficiency in hospital computer systems and explain tasks to peers and students.
  • Exhibit service excellence by responding to the needs of patients, families, and staff.

    • Qualifications :

  • Must be  currently enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program .
  • Strong interest in respiratory care and patient support.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

    • What You’ll Gain :

  • Real-world experience in respiratory care.
  • Exposure to hospital operations and patient care.
  • A stepping stone toward becoming a certified Respiratory Therapist.

    • Ready to take the next step in your respiratory care journey?

    Apply today and become part of a team that’s making a difference every day.

    High school diploma or currently 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.

    Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the Respiratory Therapist.

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances :

  • 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

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