Respiratory Therapist, CRT

UPMC; Seneca (PA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Respiratory Therapist to join their dynamic healthcare team. In this role, you'll leverage cutting-edge technology to provide exceptional respiratory care to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, you'll evaluate medical orders, operate advanced equipment, and monitor patient responses to therapy. This position offers a generous sign-on bonus for qualified candidates, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about improving patient outcomes in a supportive environment. If you're ready to advance your career and make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply today!

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Healthcare Benefits

Continuing Education Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be skilled in respiratory therapy and patient care.
• Ability to interpret clinical data and optimize patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate medical orders and optimize patient clinical objectives.
• Set up and operate respiratory therapy devices and monitor patient responses.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Patient Care

Clinical Data Interpretation

Mechanical Ventilation

Aerosol Drug Administration

Education

Certification in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

Mechanical Ventilators

Therapeutic Gas Administration Apparatus

Environmental Control Systems

Aerosol Generators

Job description

Join Our Team as a Respiratory Therapist!

Are you a dedicated and compassionate Respiratory Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact in patient care? UPMC Northwest is seeking a skilled professional to join our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide exceptional respiratory care. Under the general direction of a physician and by prescription, you will provide respiratory therapy services and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities. Your expertise will be utilized across all patient populations and service areas. If you’re passionate about improving patient outcomes and thrive in a supportive and innovative environment, we want to hear from you!

Learn more about our Respiratory Careers here: Respiratory Therapy Careers at UPMC

This position is sign-on bonus eligible:

• New graduates and candidates with less than one year of experience are eligible for a $12,000 sign-on bonus with a 2 year employment commitment.
• Candidates with 1+ years of experience are eligible for a $20,000 sign-on bonus with a 2 year employment commitment.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and become a vital part of our healthcare community!

Candidates will be placed on the appropriate step of the career ladder based on their experience and licensure.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates the appropriateness of medical orders. Interprets clinical data to optimize patient clinical objectives.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.