Pulmonary Care Specialist

1 week ago

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States UPMC Full time

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is a renowned healthcare institution seeking a skilled Full Time Respiratory Therapist to join its Infant Team. As a leading provider of medical services, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional care to our patients.

The Infant Respiratory Therapy department at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital presents various opportunities for growth and development, including Labor & Delivery Response, Level III NICU, OB Trauma Response, Neonatal Team Autonomy, and Inter-facility Ground Transport.

This position requires working rotating shifts, with hours subject to change based on business needs. As a Respiratory Therapist at UPMC, you will enjoy:

· Newly expanded Career Ladder, offering outstanding growth opportunities

· Competitive annual salary of $85,000 - $105,000 based on experience and education

· Sign-on bonuses: $12,000 for new graduates and $20,000 for hires with >1 year of experience

· An unparalleled Total Rewards package, featuring tuition assistance

o Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off Annually, plus seven paid holidays per year

o Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents

o Prepayment of RRT and advanced credential exams

We welcome applications from CRT, RRT, and all levels of the career ladder. The final title and pay will be determined by education, experience, and certifications.

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will provide essential respiratory therapy services and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities. Defined responsibilities are performed in all patient populations and service areas.

Responsibilities:

  • Sets up and operates devices, such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
  • Assists to transport mechanically ventilated patients. Responds to all code situations.
  • Maintains patient's chart that contains pertinent identification and therapy information.
  • Reads prescription, measures arterial blood gases, and reviews patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment, such as type and duration of therapy, and medication dosages.
  • 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.

Requirements:

· Graduate of a Co ARC approved Respiratory program required.

o Students who have received a Temporary Practice Permit but have not yet graduated from a Co ARC approved Respiratory program are permitted to begin employment with approval from the Human Resources department.

· Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation required Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRTT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required prior to expiration of temporary practice permit.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

· CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

· Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

· Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) OR Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP)

· Act 33 with renewal

· Act 34 with renewal

· Act 73 FBI Clearance

At UPMC, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds.

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