Respiratory Student Technician I

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

2d • 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.
• Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
• Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous)
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous)

Nice To Haves

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.
• Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work outside in temperature extremes.(Infrequent)
• Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent)
• Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent)
• Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent)
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent)
• Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent)
• Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent)

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, tracking, preparation, and delivery of respiratory equipment.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED