Student Respiratory Care Assistant
Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Somerset
Posted on: January 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Kickstart Your Career in Respiratory Care! Are
you a respiratory care student looking for hands-on experience
while continuing your education? At UPMC Somerset, you’ll work
alongside experienced professionals in a supportive environment.
We’ll help you grow your skills while offering a flexible schedule
that fits your school commitments. What You’ll Do: In this role,
you’ll work under the direction of a licensed respiratory therapist
and assist with a variety of tasks that support patient care and
respiratory services. You will: - Respond to the needs of patients,
families, and staff with service excellence. - Maintain and
distribute oxygen cylinders and respiratory equipment across
inpatient units, the emergency department, and clinics. - Assemble,
clean, disinfect, calibrate, and troubleshoot respiratory care
equipment. - Transport equipment safely using proper infection
control techniques. - Assist respiratory therapists with procedures
such as bronchoscopy setup, non-emergent intubations/extubations,
and sleep study documentation. - Perform smoking cessation
counseling per department policy. - Track and catalog respiratory
care equipment and assist with preventative maintenance. - Deliver
home care supplies such as oxygen tanks/compressors. - Use
Microsoft Office, EHR systems, and ordering platforms to complete
tasks efficiently. Why You’ll Love Working Here: - Flexible
scheduling to accommodate your school commitments. - Hands-on
experience in a respected healthcare system. - A supportive team
environment and mentorship opportunities. Ready to Apply? Take the
first step toward your respiratory care career! - High school
diploma and must currently be 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. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: - Basic Life
Support (BLS) - 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
Keywords: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center, Harrisburg , Student Respiratory Care Assistant, Healthcare , Somerset, Pennsylvania
