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