Sr Respiratory Therapist, RRT - Casual

UPMC; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Williamsport is looking for a Casual Respiratory Therapist to support patient care primarily during nighttime shifts, including every other weekend and holiday. This role includes advanced respiratory care, therapy administration, patient monitoring, and collaboration with medical staff, making it ideal for new graduates and experienced professionals alike.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in advanced respiratory care methods.
• Ability to administer therapies effectively in various settings.
• Experience in patient monitoring and equipment management.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates advanced knowledge in high-risk respiratory modalities.
• Monitors patients' physiological responses to therapies.
• Consults with physicians regarding adverse reactions and maintains patient charts.

Skills

Advanced Respiratory Care

Therapy Administration

Patient Monitoring

Consultation

Equipment Management

Clinical Evaluation

Job description

UPMC Williamsport is seeking a Casual Respiratory Therapist, RRT! This role will work primarily nights, as needed, including every other weekend and holiday. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate eager to gain experience, this could be your opportunity!

Applicants will be considered at all levels of the respiratory therapist career ladder. Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects the level of education, experience, and manager discretion at the time of offer.

Responsibilities:

·Advanced Respiratory Care:Demonstrates advanced knowledge in high-risk modalities specific to the business entity, including Nitric Oxide (NO) administration and Tracheal Gas Insufflation (TGI).

·Therapy Administration:Effectively administers all therapies and performs advanced functions in non-traditional settings such as the OR, ED, Cath Lab, Lung Center, Recovery areas, and Transport.

·Specialized Procedures:Performs bronchoscopy, Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) lab troubleshooting, pulmonary function tests, breath alcohol testing, EEG, EKG, stress testing, and 24-hour Holter monitoring hook-up and scanning as needed.

·Patient Monitoring:Monitors patients' physiological responses to therapy, including vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes. Performs bronchopulmonary drainage and assists patients with breathing exercises.

·Consultation:Consults with physicians in the event of adverse reactions and maintains patient charts with pertinent identification and therapy information.

·Equipment Management:Orders repairs when needed and inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure safe and efficient functioning.

·Training and Supervision:Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other healthcare personnel, supervises students during training, and functions as a senior-level resource to other staff.

·Patient Transport:Assists in transporting mechanically ventilated patients and responds to all code situations.

·Clinical Evaluation:Evaluates the appropriateness of medical orders and interprets clinical data to optimize patient outcomes.

·General Duties:Performs the duties of a Respiratory Therapist, RRT, including reading prescriptions, measuring arterial blood gases, reviewing patient information, setting up and operating devices, and observing equipment function to ensure optimal therapy results.