Respiratory Student Equipment Technician

Respiratory Student Equipment Technician

Charleston, South Carolina

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. PRN position. Hours include weekend and holiday coverage, as required, based on department needs.

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Employee

PRN

CC000708 CHS - Therapy - Respiratory Pediatric (SJCH)

Hourly

Health-17

8

Evening (United States of America)

Respiratory Student Technician I (RST I): First year student in the respiratory therapy program, primarily responsible for maintaining respiratory equipment and supplies. Responsibilities include 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, and identifying equipment that requires repair or preventative maintenance. The Respiratory Student Technician I collaborates with Respiratory Therapists, unit staff, clinical coordinators, educators, and department leadership to help maintain equipment availability and support efficient department workflow. All duties are performed according to established hospital policies and procedures, infection prevention standards, safety requirements, and departmental workflows.

Respiratory Student Technician II (RST II): 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.

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Must be enrolled in a Respiratory Program approved by CoArc (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care). Six months training or experience in a hospital setting preferred. Ability to work with others, follow instructions, and prioritize work needs.

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, and walking. Ability to climb stairs, work indoors, and work outside in temperature extremes. Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces, kneel, bend, twist, squat, and perform "pinching" operations. Ability to fully use both hands/arms, legs, and eyes/ears/nose/skin. Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. Ability to maintain vision, hearing, and motor functions. Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, and learn new processes, tools, and equipment as required. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use.

Medical University of South Carolina