Respiratory Care Assistant - Wellsboro at UPMC

Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Respiratory Equipment Operation, Cleaning, Disinfecting, Sterilizing, Inventory Management, Supply Distribution, Medical Gas Handling, Equipment Tracking, CPR Assistance, Emergency Procedures, Hospital Computer Systems, Service Excellence, Patient Support, Collaboration

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

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

Responsibilities

The assistant will support the Respiratory Care Department by cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing equipment, managing supplies and medical gases, and assisting therapists during procedures like CPR. They will also be responsible for tracking equipment and providing oxygen during patient transport.