Respiratory Therapist
UPMC Senior Communities
Make a difference where your skills matter most. UPMC Northwest is seeking a Casual Respiratory Therapist to support respiratory care, EKG, PFT, and EEG services across our rural hospital. Deliver evidence-based therapy and life-support interventions using the latest modalities while caring for patients of all ages.
Shifts: typically, 12 hours
Responsibilities:
Clinical Care
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Shifts: typically, 12 hours
Responsibilities:
Clinical Care
- Review prescriptions, arterial blood gases, and patient information to assess condition and determine appropriate therapy type, duration, and medication dosages.
- Determine the most effective method for administering inhalants, including necessary precautions and modifications aligned with physician orders.
- Monitor patient responses to therapy-vital signs, ABGs, and lab values-and adjust treatment as needed.
- Perform bronchopulmonary drainage and assist patients with breathing exercises.
- Conduct pulmonary function tests to support physician diagnosis.
- Consult with physicians regarding adverse reactions or changes in patient status.
- Assist with transporting mechanically ventilated patients and respond to all code situations.
Technical & Equipment Management - Set up and operate respiratory care equipment, including mechanical ventilators, gas administration systems, environmental control devices, and aerosol generators.
- Ensure treatment parameters-such as volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature-are accurately maintained.
- Administer medicinal gases and aerosol medications while monitoring and adjusting equipment for optimal therapeutic effect.
- Inspect, test, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation; initiate repair requests as needed. Documentation & Communication
- Maintain accurate and thorough patient charts documenting all relevant identification and therapy information. Education & Training
- Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees and healthcare personnel.
- Supervise students during clinical training.
- Graduate of a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program required.
- Students with a temporary respiratory license may begin employment with Human Resources approval and submission of official transcripts.
- Respiratory Therapists earning their CRT credential from the NBRC after July 1, 2002 must maintain certification per NBRC requirements.
- BLS or CPR certification (AHA-standard, including didactic and skills demonstration) required within 30 days of hire.
- CRTT (Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician)
- Osteopathic Respiratory Care or Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license, as applicable.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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