Entry-Level Respiratory Care Support Specialist

1 week ago


Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States UPMC Full time


The role of the Respiratory Care Assistant is tailored for first-year students in respiratory therapy, providing an opportunity to gain valuable experience in a clinical environment, with a work schedule that accommodates academic commitments.

Shifts are structured for 4 hours, 4 days a week, available during both daytime and evening hours.

Objective:

Under the supervision of a licensed respiratory therapist and in compliance with regional protocols, the student respiratory care assistant aids the respiratory department by overseeing equipment requests, inventory management, and distribution, including medical gases.

This position includes supporting clinical personnel with various responsibilities, ensuring adequate equipment availability in workspaces, and managing the assembly, transportation, sanitation, calibration, and troubleshooting of respiratory apparatus.


Key Responsibilities:

Commitment to Service Excellence:
Engage proactively with patients, families, healthcare providers, and colleagues to meet their needs.

Management of Oxygen Supplies:
Guarantee a consistent supply of transport oxygen and cylinders throughout all units and departments.

Maintenance of Equipment:
Conduct routine assembly, upkeep, and cleaning of respiratory care devices, including disinfection and calibration procedures.

Infection Control Practices:
Safely transport and manage contaminated equipment using appropriate infection control techniques and personal protective gear.

Inspection of Equipment:
Assess and maintain respiratory devices, ensuring proper assembly and functionality, and report any issues encountered.

Assistance with Clinical Tasks:
Support respiratory therapists with tracking equipment, bronchoscopy procedures, intubations, extubations, and sleep studies.

Technical Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Office, electronic health records, and ordering systems.

Applicants must possess a high school diploma and be currently enrolled in a respiratory therapy program.

Candidates should be capable of lifting equipment or supplies weighing up to 30 pounds and maneuvering equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances Required:
Basic Life Support (BLS)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

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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