Respiratory Student Technician I

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Student Equipment Technician is a non-clinical support role responsible for cleaning, tracking, preparation, and delivery of respiratory equipment to support patient care operations across assigned clinical areas. This position operates under the general supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Shift Lead (RTSL) and reports to the Respiratory Therapy manager. The equipment technician positions does not provide direct patient care and performs all duties in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures, infection prevention standards, and departmental procedures.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (COARC) or a recognized successor organization.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and adhere to policies and procedures
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with respiratory team members
• 3 years Work Experience
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

Nice To Haves

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, tracking, preparation, and delivery of respiratory equipment
• Support patient care operations across assigned clinical areas
• Adheres to all hospital infection prevention policies and CDC guidelines
• Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during all cleaning and handling processes
• Ensure proper handling, transport, and storage of contaminated and/or clean equipment
• Reports safety concerns or equipment malfunctions immediately to Shift Lead or RT Manager

Benefits

• Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED