Respiratory Care Assistant | Casual | Williamsport

Start a Rewarding Career in Healthcare - Casual Respiratory Care Assistant

UPMC Williamsport

Have you ever considered a career in healthcare but weren't sure where to start? The Respiratory Care Assistant role at UPMC Williamsport offers a unique opportunity to explore the field of respiratory therapy and make a meaningful impact on patient care.

Whether you're interested in healthcare, looking for a career change, or exploring professional growth opportunities, this role provides valuable hands-on experience alongside a team of skilled Respiratory Therapists.

Why Consider Respiratory Care?

Respiratory Therapists play a vital role in helping patients breathe easier and recover from illness or injury. As a Respiratory Care Assistant, you'll gain exposure to this rewarding profession while learning how a hospital respiratory department operates.

This position is a great opportunity to:

• Explore a growing healthcare profession.

• Gain hands-on experience in a clinical environment.

• Work with advanced medical equipment and technology.

• Learn from experienced Respiratory Therapists.

• Build skills that can lead to future career advancement in healthcare.

Schedule

Flexible hours: Days/Evenings as scheduled.

What You'll Do

• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize respiratory care equipment.

• Assist with inventory management and distribution of respiratory supplies and medical gases.

• Track and maintain respiratory equipment.

• Deliver oxygen and replace compressed gas cylinders as needed.

• Support Respiratory Therapists during CPR and other patient care procedures.

• Maintain proficiency with hospital computer systems and departmental processes.

• Provide excellent service to patients, families, visitors, and staff.

What You'll Gain

✅ Hands-on healthcare experience

✅ Exposure to respiratory therapy and hospital operations

✅ Opportunities for professional growth and career exploration

✅ Experience working alongside clinical experts in a patient-centered environment

✅ A chance to make a difference in your community every day

Discover a Career That Matters

If you're looking for a meaningful role and want to learn more about healthcare careers, consider becoming a Respiratory Care Assistant at UPMC Williamsport. This could be the first step toward a rewarding future in respiratory therapy or another healthcare profession.

Apply today and start exploring where a career in healthcare can take you!

• High school diploma or GED.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

• Must be able to lift equipment and or supplies weighing up to 30 pounds and push/handle equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.

Preferred:

• Previous healthcare, patient care, customer service, or equipment-related experience.

• Interest in exploring a healthcare career, particularly respiratory therapy.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