Respiratory Care Assistant | Casual

Start your career in respiratory care!
This role is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience, learn department operations, and build foundational skills for a future career as a Respiratory Therapist.

Under the general supervision of a Respiratory Therapist IV, you'll support both patient care and equipment-related functions while gaining valuable exposure to the field.

• Assist with cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing respiratory equipment
• Disassemble and prepare equipment for proper processing
• Maintain equipment sterility in accordance with department policies
• Track, label, catalog, and manage respiratory care equipment
• Support inventory, ordering, and stocking of supplies and medications
• Assemble, distribute, and restock respiratory care equipment throughout the hospital
• Replace oxygen tanks and compressed gas cylinders for patients of all ages
• Provide oxygen during patient transport
• Assist therapists during routine procedures and emergency situations (including CPR)
• Collaborate with bio-medical staff on equipment tracking and repairs
• Use hospital computer systems for tracking and documentation
• Help guide students and new staff with basic tasks as needed

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Willingness to learn and work with medical equipment
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Comfort in a fast-paced, patient-care environment

This position offers:

• Hands-on experience with respiratory equipment and procedures
• Exposure to clinical environments and patient care
• A strong stepping stone toward becoming a Respiratory Therapist

We are dedicated to service excellence, ensuring we meet the needs of patients, families, physicians, and team members with compassion and professionalism.

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must be currently enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program (strongly preferred)
• Ability to safely lift equipment and supplies up to 30 pounds
• Ability to push, pull, or maneuver equipment weighing up to 100 pounds
• Access to medications is limited to distribution to the Respiratory Therapist