Lead Respiratory Therapist II - Critical Care & ER

UPMC; Ohio; On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC in Ohio is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory therapy and life support under physician supervision and by prescription.

The successful candidate will interview patients and families, assess conditions, operate ventilators and related equipment, monitor responses, and respond to rapid codes and emergencies in the ER, while maintaining detailed patient charts and collaborating with the care team.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patient and family members to obtain information about home environment, health and psychosocial history.
• Reads prescriptions, reviews patient information, and assesses patient condition to administer therapy.
• Observes, inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Adjusts equipment to obtain optimum therapeutic results.
• Orders repairs when needed.
• Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes equipment used in respiratory therapy.
• Sets up and operates devices such as ventilators and gas administration apparatus.
• Monitors treatment parameters like volume, gas concentration, humidity and temperature.
• Assesses patient responses including vital signs and blood gases.
• Performs bronchopulmonary drainage and assists with breathing exercises.
• Assists in C-sections and Bronchoscopies.
• Responds to Rapid Response, Code Blue, and Traumas in the ER.
• Assists in Percutaneous Tracheotomies and bedside bronchoscopies.
• Maintains patient charts with therapy information.
• Demonstrates procedures to trainees and other health care personnel.
• Communicates with physicians and supervisors on patient care and staffing needs.
• Assumes lead responsibility when required and manages workload to protect patient care.

Job description

UPMC in Ohio is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory therapy and life support under physician supervision and by prescription.

The successful candidate will interview patients and families, assess conditions, operate ventilators and related equipment, monitor responses, and respond to rapid codes and emergencies in the ER, while maintaining detailed patient charts and collaborating with the care team.