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Respiratory Student Technician

Medical University of South Carolina·Charleston, South Carolina

Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 6 days ago
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About the role

Technicians are responsible for maintaining, cleaning, and delivering medical equipment to support patient care. They perform preventative measures and equipment adjustments under general supervision.

Job Description

Summary Under general supervision, technicians maintain, clean and deliver equipment as necessary for patient care. Technician will perform other related duties to support patient care activities within the limits of established policies and procedures. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type​ PRN Cost Center CC000708 CHS - Therapy - Respiratory Pediatric (SJCH) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-17 Scheduled Weekly Hours 8 Work Shift

Job Description

maintains, services, and repairs medical equipment. This could take the form of preventative measures, cleaning or adjusting pieces of equipment.

Qualification

  • 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: (C) Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift; 2) (F) Frequent – 2-6 hours per shift; 3) (I) Infrequent– 0-2 hours per shift Ability to perform job functions while standing. (C) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (C) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (F) Ability to climb stairs. (I) Ability to work indoors. (C) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (I) Ability to work from elevated areas. (F) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (F) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (I) Ability to bend at the waist. (F) Ability to twist at the waist. (F) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (F) Ability to perform “pinching” operations. (F) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (C) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (C) Ability to fully use both legs. (C) Ability to reach in all directions. (C) Possess good finger dexterity. (C) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (C) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (C) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (I) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to thirty-six inches unassisted. (I) Ability to lift from thirty-six” to overhead 25 lbs. (I) Ability to exert up to 50lbs. of force. (F) Ability to maintain vision 20/40 corrected. (C) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (C) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (C) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (C) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (C) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (C) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (C) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (C) Ability to work rotating shifts. (F) Ability to work overtime as required. (F) Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required. (F) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (C) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and as required. Additional

Job Description

High school diploma or equivalent and currently enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma and be currently enrolled in a CoArc-approved Respiratory Program. Six months of hospital experience is preferred along with the ability to meet demanding physical requirements.

  • high school
  • Physical Stamina
  • Prioritization
  • Following Instructions
  • Respiratory Care
  • Equipment Cleaning
  • Patient Care Support
  • Medical Equipment Maintenance

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Charleston, South Carolina
Posted
Jul 24, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Medical University of South Carolina

As the health care system of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health is dedicated to delivering the highest quality and safest patient care while educating and training generations of outstanding health care providers and leaders to serve the people of South...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeGovernment Agency
Size10,001+ employees
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In South Carolina, respiratory student technician openings are often tied to hospitals and other acute care settings that need support for patient monitoring and respiratory therapy workflows. These roles can be competitive because employers look for candidates who are already enrolled in a CoARC-approved program, can handle demanding physical requirements, and may prefer some hospital experience. Before applying, confirm your enrollment status and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform, which condense the original job description to save research time.

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