About the role#
This student role focuses on the setup, monitoring, and maintenance of routine respiratory care equipment. You will support the respiratory care team by ensuring equipment is functional, clean, and available across the hospital for patients of all ages.
What you'll do#
- Process respiratory equipment daily by disassembling, cleaning, assembling, and testing units.
- Perform minor routine repairs and preventative maintenance.
- Document all procedures and maintenance activities.
- Manage medical gas cylinder inventory in storage and patient care areas.
- Track equipment due for calibration and coordinate with the Bio Medical Engineering department.
- Assist with battery replacements for powered equipment.
- Maintain par stock levels for respiratory supplies on patient care units.
- Keep the work area clean, organized, and free of hazards.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited Respiratory Care program.
- Ability to perform technical procedures and interpret instrumentation with high accuracy.
- Capability to handle moderate physical demands, including lifting 20 to 50 lbs and moving medical equipment.
Location & details#
- Location: Rochester, New York.
- Employment type: Part-time.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
About Rochester Regional Health
Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization based in Rochester, New York. It operates 8 hospitals and over 300 primary and specialty practices across Western New York, the Finger Lakes, and St. Lawrence County. The system provides a wide range of services including behavioral health, senior care, and clinical laboratory testing through ACM Global Laboratories. With over 11,000 employees, the nonprofit organization manages more than 500 locations.
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