Respiratory Student Equipment Technician
About The Position
The Respiratory Student Technician (RST) supports the Respiratory Therapy Department while progressing through an accredited respiratory therapy program. Depending on competency level, responsibilities range from respiratory equipment and supply management to direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist. The Respiratory Student Technician works in a hospital-based environment across multiple clinical and support areas. All duties are performed in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, infection prevention standards, departmental guidelines, and under the direction of Respiratory Therapy leadership. This is a PRN position. Hours include weekend and holiday coverage, as required, based on department needs. Respiratory Student Technician I (RST I): First year student in the respiratory therapy program, primarily responsible for maintaining respiratory equipment and supplies. Responsibilities include retrieving soiled respiratory equipment, cleaning and disinfecting non-disposable equipment, preparing equipment for reuse, restocking respiratory supplies, delivering equipment to assigned areas, maintaining organized equipment storage locations, completing equipment logs, and identifying equipment that requires repair or preventative maintenance. The Respiratory Student Technician I collaborates with Respiratory Therapists, unit staff, clinical coordinators, educators, and department leadership to help maintain equipment availability and support efficient department workflow. All duties are performed according to established hospital policies and procedures, infection prevention standards, safety requirements, and departmental workflows. Respiratory Student Technician II (RST II): As a second-year respiratory therapy student, Respiratory Student Technician II (RST II) assumes expanded clinical responsibilities as competencies advance. In addition to maintaining and managing respiratory equipment, the RST II performs respiratory assessments, administers respiratory therapies, assists with treatment planning, documents patient care activities, and provides patient and family education under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist. All clinical activities and documentation must comply with departmental standards, hospital policies, and applicable regulatory requirements. Patient care documentation completed by an RST II requires review and co-signature by a supervising Respiratory Therapist. The RST II is expected to demonstrate professionalism, support the delivery of safe and effective patient care, participate in ongoing professional development, and collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote high-quality respiratory care services and positive patient outcomes.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required
- Must be enrolled in a Respiratory Program approved by CoArc (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care)
- Ability to work with others
- Ability to follow instructions
- Ability to prioritize work needs
- Ability to perform job functions while standing (Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift)
- Ability to perform job functions while sitting (Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift)
- Ability to perform job functions while walking (Frequent – 2-6 hours per shift)
- Ability to work indoors (Continuous)
- Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (Continuous)
- Ability to fully use both legs (Continuous)
- Ability to reach in all directions (Continuous)
- Possess good finger dexterity (Continuous)
- Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions (Continuous)
- Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function (Continuous)
- Ability to maintain vision 20/40 corrected (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 be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and as required
Nice To Haves
- Six months training or experience in a hospital setting preferred
Responsibilities
- Maintaining respiratory equipment and supplies
- Retrieving soiled respiratory equipment
- Cleaning and disinfecting non-disposable equipment
- Preparing equipment for reuse
- Restocking respiratory supplies
- Delivering equipment to assigned areas
- Maintaining organized equipment storage locations
- Completing equipment logs
- Identifying equipment that requires repair or preventative maintenance
- Performing respiratory assessments (RST II)
- Administering respiratory therapies (RST II)
- Assisting with treatment planning (RST II)
- Documenting patient care activities (RST II)
- Providing patient and family education (RST II)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
