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 (BLSAct 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewalAct 33 with renewalAct 34 with renewalAct 73 FBI Clearance with renewalUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran