Respiratory Student Equipment Technician

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

48d • Onsite

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.

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.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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, follow instructions, and prioritize work needs
• Ability to perform job functions while standing
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting
• Ability to perform job functions while walking
• Ability to work indoors
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions
• Ability to bend at the waist
• Ability to twist at the waist
• Ability to squat and perform job functions
• Ability to perform “pinching” operations
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders
• Ability to fully use both legs
• Ability to reach in all directions
• Possess good finger dexterity
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function
• Ability to maintain vision 20/40 corrected
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception
• Good peripheral vision capabilities
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment
• 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

• 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
• Collaborating with Respiratory Therapists, unit staff, clinical coordinators, educators, and department leadership to help maintain equipment availability and support efficient department workflow
• Performing respiratory assessments
• Administering respiratory therapies
• Assisting with treatment planning
• Documenting patient care activities
• Providing patient and family education under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist

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