Sr Respiratory Therapist - UPMC McKeesport

UPMC; McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 84,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC McKeesport is seeking a full-time Senior Respiratory Therapist to provide advanced respiratory care and life support services. This role involves working in a dynamic environment, performing critical tasks such as bronchoscopy and patient monitoring. Candidates should have a strong background in respiratory therapy and be prepared for rotating shifts, with a competitive benefits package and sign-on bonus available.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Career ladder for professional growth

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Co ARC approved Respiratory program required.
• Two years of total respiratory care experience with a minimum of one year in critical care required.
• Must hold RRT certification from the NBRC.

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory therapy services and life support to patients.
• Administers therapies such as Nitric Oxide and Tracheal Gas Insufflation.
• Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy.

Skills

Advanced knowledge in respiratory care

Patient monitoring

Bronchoscopy

Pulmonary function tests

Critical care experience

Education

Graduate of a Co ARC approved Respiratory program

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Sr Respiratory Therapist - UPMC McKeesport

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UPMC McKeesport is currently hiring a fulltime Senior Respiratory Therapist to join our team!

Are you a Respiratory Professional who is interested in working at a world-renowned medical center with an up-beat environment? Are you looking for a meaningful career with endless opportunities? Do you enjoy working hands on with patients, their families, and a supportive team to provide excellent patient care? If so, you might be a great fit for a role at UPMC!

UPMC McKeesport is currently hiring a regular, fulltime Senior Respiratory Therapist to join our team. This position will work rotating 12-hour shifts (7 am - 7 pm, 7 pm - 7 am, 11 am - 11 pm, or 3 pm - 3 am). This role will also have weekend/holiday responsibility.

UPMC offers a competitive benefits package, a sign-on bonus (up to $20,000) for qualified candidates and has a career ladder in place that allows you to grow professionally from both a technical and managerial standpoint.

Candidates will be placed in the correct job title/salary grade based on education and experience.

We invite you to explore our opportunities today!

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. Demonstrates an advanced level of knowledge in respiratory care as defined by the business unit. Performs all duties of a Respiratory Therapist, RRT. Defined responsibilities are performed in all patient populations and in all patient service areas.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates advanced level of knowledge in high-risk modalities specific to the business entity.
• Administers all therapies such as Nitric Oxide (NO) administration and Tracheal Gas Insufflation (TGI).
• Performs advanced functions in non-traditional settings: OR, ED, Cath Lab, Lung Center, Recovery areas, Transport, etc.
• Performs bronchoscopy, Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) lab troubleshooting, completes pulmonary function tests, breath alcohol testing, EEG, EKG, Stress Testing, and 24-hour halter monitoring hook-up and scanning as needed.
• 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.
• Maintains patient's chart that contains pertinent identification and therapy information.
• Supervises students during training.
• Assists to transport mechanically ventilated patients.
• Responds to all code situations.
• Evaluates the appropriateness of medical orders. Interprets clinical data to optimize patient clinical objectives.
• 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.
• 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.
• Functions as a Lead Respiratory Therapist (i.e., Charge Duty) as needed in the absence of the Supervisor or Manager based on department need.
• Functions as a senior level resource to other staff to facilitate problem solving, provide training, and demonstrate techniques.
• Graduate of a Co ARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program required.
• In lieu of an Associate's degree, must have 5 to 7 years of experience or have an NBRC Certification; Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Two (2) years of total respiratory care experience with a minimum of one (1) year in critical care is required.
• Must successfully complete one (1) approved project from the department's project list during each annual performance review period. Project approved within 3 months of hire.
  
  

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Employees practicing in Pennsylvania: Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  
  

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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