Respiratory Therapist Trainee (Part-time)

Penn Medicine • Lancaster, PA

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About The Position

The Respiratory Therapy Trainee (RTT) role provides students enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program with exposure to the inpatient hospital environment at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital. This flexible, part-time position accommodates academic schedules. RTTs must maintain good academic standing and are not permitted to perform direct patient care.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma/GED
• Student in Respiratory Therapy Program
• Current Student and Actively Enrolled, must maintain good standing in RT Program
• BLS CPR Certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cylinders, equipment, portable oxygen, supplies to and from designated areas.
• Performs equipment rounds and ensures availability of equipment on units.
• Transports dirty equipment back to department soiled utility room.
• Disassembles, cleans, processes, re-assembles, and tests equipment for operation.
• Checks expiration dates of supplies.
• Provides minor preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment, refers equipment to Clinical Engineering when necessary.
• Confers with respiratory care leadership regarding technical assistance and guidance on performance of QAPI activities.
• Participates in supporting the clinical education of Respiratory Therapy students as necessary.
• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures.
• Performs other duties in area of responsibility that may be assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits program
• Prepaid tuition assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED