Respiratory Therapist, RRT - Casual UPMC Hanover

UPMC; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Hanover is seeking a Respiratory Therapist, RRT for a casual position offering flexible scheduling and a family-oriented atmosphere. Responsibilities include providing respiratory therapy services, monitoring patient responses, and operating necessary equipment. This role requires a valid RRT credential and CPR certification.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Family-oriented Work Environment

Sign-on Bonus

Qualifications

• RRT credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care required.
• CPR certification based on AHA standards required.
• Must have a Respiratory Care Practitioner license in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory therapy services and life support to patients.
• Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy.
• Sets up and operates respiratory therapy equipment.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Patient Assessment

Critical Thinking

Team Collaboration

Education

Graduate of a Co ARC approved Respiratory program

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Basic Life Support Certification

Tools

Mechanical Ventilators

Therapeutic Gas Administration Apparatus

Job description

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UPMC Hanover is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join the team!

If you are looking for a Respiratory Therapist opportunity that offers flexible scheduling, ability to work with a diverse patient population, and a work environment that offers a small, family-oriented atmosphere, the casual RRT role at UPMC Hanover is for you!

Casual RTs must work a minimum of 16 hours every 6 weeks, and the selected candidate must agree to cover 1 holiday per year. Willing to fill in needs of schedule and able to cover nights and weekends.

Purpose:

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.

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. 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.
• 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.
• Respiratory therapists who receive their RRT credential from the NBRC after July 1, 2002 are required to maintain certification under the NBRC requirements
  
  

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Osteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
  
  

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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