Respiratory Care Student Assistant

1 week ago


Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States UPMC Full time


The role of the Respiratory Care Student Assistant is tailored for first-year students in respiratory therapy, providing an opportunity to gain practical experience in a clinical environment while accommodating academic schedules.

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 standards, the student assistant contributes to the respiratory care department by overseeing equipment requisitions, inventory management, and distribution, including the handling of medical gases.

This position entails supporting clinical personnel with various responsibilities, ensuring adequate equipment levels in designated areas, and managing the assembly, transportation, sanitation, calibration, and troubleshooting of respiratory devices.


Key Responsibilities:

Commitment to Service:
Proactively interact with patients, families, healthcare providers, and staff to fulfill their requirements.

Oxygen Supply Oversight:
Guarantee a consistent availability of transport oxygen and cylinders throughout all units and departments.

Equipment Upkeep:
Conduct regular assembly, maintenance, and cleaning of respiratory care apparatus, including disinfection and calibration tasks.

Infection Prevention:
Safely transport and manage contaminated equipment using appropriate infection control protocols and personal protective gear.

Equipment Evaluation:
Inspect and maintain respiratory devices, ensuring proper assembly and functionality, and report any issues encountered.

Supportive Duties:
Assist respiratory therapists with tracking equipment, bronchoscopy procedures, intubation, extubation, and sleep study processes.

Technical Skills:
Maintain proficiency in Microsoft Office, electronic health records, and inventory management systems.

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

Physical requirements include the ability to lift equipment or supplies weighing up to 30 pounds and maneuver equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
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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