Autonomous Respiratory Therapist (RRT) — Impactful

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

UPMC St. Margaret is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to join a close-knit, supportive team with autonomy and meaningful patient impact.

The role involves RT-driven protocols, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and working with diverse patients to improve respiratory outcomes. This full-time position offers rotating 8- or 12-hour shifts, with weekend and holiday responsibilities shared on a rotational basis.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assists to transport mechanically ventilated patients. Responds to all code situations.
• Maintains patient's chart with pertinent identification and therapy information; supervises students during training.
• Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators and aerosol generators; monitors and adjusts therapy parameters for optimum results.
• Evaluates medical orders and interprets clinical data to optimize patient objectives.
• Monitors physiological responses to therapy and assists with breathing exercises and pulmonary function tests.

Job description

UPMC St. Margaret is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to join a close-knit, supportive team with autonomy and meaningful patient impact.

The role involves RT-driven protocols, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and working with diverse patients to improve respiratory outcomes. This full-time position offers rotating 8- or 12-hour shifts, with weekend and holiday responsibilities shared on a rotational basis.