Respiratory Therapist, CRT or RRT

UPMC; Kane (McKean County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC Kane is hiring a casual Respiratory Therapist to join our team, providing patient-focused respiratory care with a flexible schedule.

Under physician direction, you will evaluate orders, operate ventilators, administer medications, monitor responses, and document care across all patient populations. Possession of NBRC credentials and a CoARC-approved program are required, with temporary licenses permitted upon HR approval.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC-approved respiratory program.
• Temporary license permitted with HR approval.
• CRT(T) or RRT certification NBRC required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates orders and interprets data to optimize therapy.
• Sets up and operates ventilators and gas/aerosol systems.
• Administers medications and monitors patient responses.
• Inspects equipment for safety and arranges repairs.
• Responds to codes and collaborates with physicians.
• Maintains patient charts and mentors trainees.
• Performs pulmonary function tests and bronchopulmonary drainage.

Skills

Ventilator management

ABG interpretation

Patient assessment

Emergency response

Medical gas administration

Education

CoARC-approved respiratory program

Temporary license with HR approval

Tools

Ventilators

Aerosol generators

Pulmonary function equipment

Job description

UPMC Kane is hiring a Casual Respiratory Therapist join their team!

Become part of our workforce that provides excellent patient care and a flexible schedule!

Overview:

Under the general direction of a physician and by prescription, provides respiratory therapy services and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. Defined responsibilities are performed in all patient populations and in all patient service areas.

Title and Salary will be determined based upon education and experience.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates medical orders and interprets clinical data to optimize patient outcomes, ensuring therapy aligns with clinical objectives.
• Sets up and operates respiratory devices like mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas systems, and aerosol generators, adjusting equipment for optimal treatment (volume, gas concentration, humidity, temperature).
• Administers medicinal gases and aerosol drugs while monitoring patient responses (vital signs, arterial blood gases, blood chemistry), and adjusts treatment as needed.
• Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment for safety, orders repairs, and assists in transporting mechanically ventilated patients.
• Responds to emergency code situations and collaborates with physicians during adverse reactions.
• Maintains accurate patient charts and records therapy information, while demonstrating and supervising respiratory care procedures for trainees and students.
• Performs pulmonary function tests and bronchopulmonary drainage, assisting patients with breathing exercises to support physician diagnosis.
• Graduate of a Co ARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program required or students who have received a temporary license are permitted to begin employment with approval from the Human Resources department along with their official transcripts.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRTT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required prior to expiration of temporary practice permit. Respiratory therapists who receive their CRT credential from the NBRC after July 1, 2002 are required to maintain certification under the NBRC requirements

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT) or RRT
• Osteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP)
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran