Respiratory Care Assistant | Casual, UPMC

Casual Respiratory Care Assistant (Day & Evening Shifts Available) Start your career in respiratory care! This role is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience, learn department operations, and build foundational skills for a future career as a Respiratory Therapist. Under the general supervision of a Respiratory Therapist IV, you'll support both patient care and equipment-related functions while gaining valuable exposure to the field. What You'll Do Assist with cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing respiratory equipment Disassemble and prepare equipment for proper processing Maintain equipment sterility in accordance with department policies Track, label, catalog, and manage respiratory care equipment Support inventory, ordering, and stocking of supplies and medications Assemble, distribute, and restock respiratory care equipment throughout the hospital Replace oxygen tanks and compressed gas cylinders for patients of all ages Provide oxygen during patient transport Assist therapists during routine procedures and emergency situations (including CPR) Collaborate with bio-medical staff on equipment tracking and repairs Use hospital computer systems for tracking and documentation Help guide students and new staff with basic tasks as needed What We're Looking For Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Willingness to learn and work with medical equipment Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Comfort in a fast-paced, patient-care environment Why This Role Matters This position offers: Hands-on experience with respiratory equipment and procedures Exposure to clinical environments and patient care A strong stepping stone toward becoming a Respiratory Therapist Our Commitment We are dedicated to service excellence , ensuring we meet the needs of patients, families, physicians, and team members with compassion and professionalism.