Lead Respiratory Therapist, RRT

3 weeks ago

Mckeesport, United States University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Full time

Are you a Respiratory Therapist who is interested in working at a world-renowned medical center with an up-beat environment? Do you enjoy working hands on with patients, their families, and a supportive team to provide excellent patient care? If so, you might be a great fit for a role at UPMC

UPMC McKeesport is currently hiring a fulltime Lead Respiratory Therapist to work a daylight shift (7:00 am to 7:00 pm). This position will also have weekend and holiday responsibility.

UPMC offers a competitive benefits package, a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates and has a career ladder in place that allows you to grow professionally from both a technical and managerial standpoint.

Candidates will be placed in the appropriate title/salary based on education and experience.

Apply today to see where your career can go

Purpose:

In addition to performing duties and responsibilities of a Sr Respiratory Therapist, RRT and under indirect supervision, coordinates diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures to best meet the needs of the patient, physician, department and hospital during the assigned shift. Defined responsibilities are performed in all patient populations and in all patient service areas.

Responsibilities:

* Must successfully complete 2 approved projects from the department's Project List during each annual performance review period.
* Coordinates scheduling needs and directs shift assignments; resolves problems, completes all records and reports and ensures hospital and department policies and procedures are followed.
* Functions as a Supervisor based on department needs. Coaches new Respiratory Therapists and students during their orientation and training. Assists with the evaluation process for staff and students.
* May participate in quality improvement activities and initiatives. May assist with special projects. May assist with the planning and implementation of clinical research activities and initiatives.
* Under indirect supervision, is responsible for the utilization of departmental resources. Participates in the evaluation and purchase of new equipment, coordinates major equipment repair and preventive maintenance, and maintains records and reports of equipment maintenance.

Qualifications:

* Graduate of a Co ARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program required
* Associate's degree is required; Bachelor's degree is preferred
* 4 years of total respiratory care experience with a minimum of 2 years in critical care is required
* Must successfully complete 2 approved projects from the department's Project List during each annual performance review period

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

* Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
* Osteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP)
* Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
* Act 33 with renewal
* Act 34 with renewal
* Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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