Student Respiratory Therapist Assistant

Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) – Part-Time

About the Role

The Respiratory Therapist Assistant performs duties requiring expertise in the assembly, transport, disinfection, calibration, and troubleshooting of respiratory-related equipment. Working under the direction of a Licensed Respiratory Therapist, this role maintains appropriate equipment levels in respiratory work areas and assists therapists and physicians with procedures and tasks. The position may also assist in training new Respiratory Therapy Assistants or Student Respiratory Therapists on routine functions.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Associate of Science in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences pre-licensure program at a college or university affiliated with the organization.
• Proof of continued enrollment in an accredited pre-licensure, professional respiratory care program with no break in enrollment.
• Concurrent enrollment in an Associate of Science in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences pre-licensure program, not to exceed three months post-graduation.
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• Obtains licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the State of Florida Department of Health within three months post-graduation.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the supply of medical gas cylinders in the respiratory department and related areas.
• Restocks supplies, retrieves equipment, and reprocesses equipment as necessary.
• Maintains appropriate levels of equipment in respiratory care work areas.
• Performs routine assembly, maintenance, cleaning, and calibration of respiratory care equipment.
• Follows standard precautions, adheres to hand hygiene, and uses PPE procedures.
• Reports equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
• Transports equipment between inpatient units and procedure areas as directed by a Respiratory Therapist.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and summits.
• Completes required education and training as needed.
• Maintains regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies and federal, state, and local standards.
• Complies with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Uses time and resources effectively and efficiently.
• Performs all other assigned duties.