Respiratory Therapist, RRT
3 weeks ago
Job Summary:
UPMC is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team of healthcare professionals. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will provide respiratory therapy services and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system.
Responsibilities:
- Reads prescription, measures arterial blood gases, and reviews patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment.
- Determines most suitable method of administering inhalants, precautions to be observed, and modifications which may be needed that will be compatible with physician's orders.
- Assists to transport mechanically ventilated patients. Responds to all code situations.
- Maintains patient's chart that contains pertinent identification and therapy information.
- Orders repairs when needed. Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel.
- Supervises students during training.
- Sets up and operates devices, such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
- Operates equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment, such as volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature, and to administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients.
- Observes equipment function and adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results to therapy.
- Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment functions safely and efficiently.
- Evaluates the appropriateness of medical orders. Interprets clinical data to optimize patient clinical objectives.
- 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.
Requirements:
- Graduate of a Co ARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program required.
- Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required.
- Basic Life Support or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation required.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
UPMC Values:
- Excellent benefits
- Pleasant work environment
- Friendly team
Equal Opportunity Employer:
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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