Respiratory Care Assistant
Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Pittsburgh
Posted on: January 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is seeking a casual
Respiratory Care Assistant to support Respiratory Therapy at Magee!
This position will work flexible rotating shifts. Hours are subject
to change based on business needs. Under the general direction of
the Respiratory Therapist, the Respiratory Care Assistant will
perform some patient care related functions and a variety of
equipment related functions. Some of these functions include
ordering, inventorying, and distribution of equipment to include
medical gases. In addition, this position will perform some
cleaning and disinfection functions related to Respiratory Care.
Responsibilities: Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory
and stocking of general store supplies and medications used by the
department of Respiratory Care. Maintain proficiency in the basic
use of the hospital's computer system. Exhibit and practice service
excellence by actively seeking, listening, responding to the needs
of patients, their family, physicians, staff and others. Replace
all respiratory care equipment used throughout the hospital on a
daily basis. Provides oxygen to be used during transportation of
patients. At times, will assist the therapist during
cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and other emergency procedures. Is
responsible for all identification, cataloging and tracking of all
respiratory care equipment. Is responsible for assuring and
maintaining the sterility of select equipment through following
departmental policies regarding cleaning and processing of soiled
equipment. · 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 nurse 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.
Keywords: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh , Respiratory Care Assistant, Healthcare , Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
