Sr Respiratory Therapist, RRT

2 weeks ago

Pittsburgh, United States UPMC 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 Mercy is currently hiring a part-time experienced Respiratory Therapist to work various shifts – including day, evening and overnight. 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:

Under the general direction of a physician and by prescription, provides respiratory therapy services and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. Demonstrates an advanced level of knowledge in respiratory care as defined by the business unit. Performs all duties of a Respiratory Therapist, RRT. Defined responsibilities are performed in all patient populations and in all patient service areas.

Responsibilities:

  • Effectively administers all therapies such as Nitric Oxide (NO) administration and Tracheal Gas Insufflation (TGI). Performs advanced functions in non-traditional settings: OR, ED, Cath Lab, Lung Center, Recovery areas, Transport, etc. Performs bronchoscopy, Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) lab troubleshooting, completes pulmonary function tests, breath alcohol testing, EEG, EKG, Stress Testing, and 24-hour halter monitoring hook-up and scanning as needed.

  • Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.

  • Performs bronchopulmonary drainage and assists patient in performing breathing exercises.

  • Performs pulmonary function tests to be used by physician in diagnosis of case.

  • Consults with physician in the event of adverse reactions.

  • Maintains patient's chart that contains pertinent identification and therapy information.

  • Orders repairs when needed.

  • Assists to transport mechanically ventilated patients. Responds to all code situations.

  • Evaluates the appropriateness of medical orders.

  • Interprets clinical data to optimize patient clinical objectives.

  • Functions as a senior level resource to other staff to facilitate problem solving, provide training, and demonstrate techniques.

  • Graduate of a Co ARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program required.

  • In lieu of an Associates Degree, must have 5 to 7 years of experience or have an NBRC Certification.

  • Bachelor's degree is preferred.

  • Two (2) years of total respiratory care experience with a minimum of one (1) year in critical care is required.

  • Must successfully complete one (1) approved project from the department's project list during each annual performance review period. Project approved within 3 months of hire.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

  • Osteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP)

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

  • Act 33 with renewal

  • Act 34 with renewal

  • Act 73 FBI Clearance

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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