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:
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Work directly with respiratory equipment and machinery.
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Build a strong foundation for your future career as a Respiratory Therapist.
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Gain invaluable exposure to the respiratory care field.
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Learn from experienced professionals in a supportive environment.
️ Key Responsibilities:
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Assist with cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing respiratory equipment.
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Support inventory management, ordering, and distribution of respiratory supplies and medical gases.
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Help track and maintain respiratory care equipment.
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Provide oxygen for patient transport and replace compressed gas cylinders.
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Assist therapists during CPR and other routine/emergency procedures.
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Maintain proficiency in hospital computer systems and explain tasks to peers and students.
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Exhibit service excellence by responding to the needs of patients, families, and staff.
Qualifications:
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Must be currently enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program.
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Strong interest in respiratory care and patient support.
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Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
What You’ll Gain:
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Real-world experience in respiratory care.
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Exposure to hospital operations and patient care.
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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
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Act 33 with renewal
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Act 34 with renewal
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Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
