Respiratory Care Therapist, Full-time

Join Our Team as a Respiratory Therapist!

Are you a dedicated and compassionate Respiratory Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact in patient care? UPMC Chautauqua is seeking a skilled professional to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide exceptional respiratory care.

Under the general direction of a physician and by prescription, you will provide respiratory therapy services and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities. We're excited to offer sign-on bonuses for qualified Respiratory Therapists who join our team:

• 7,500 for therapists with 01 year of experience with a 2-year full-time commitment
• 10,000 for therapists with 1+ years of experience with a 2-year full-time commitment

Assess patient condition and determine treatment requirements by reading prescriptions, measuring arterial blood gases, and reviewing patient information.

Choose the best method for administering inhalants and make necessary adjustments according to physician's orders.

Assist in transporting mechanically ventilated patients and respond to emergency situations.

Maintain patient charts with identification and therapy information, and order repairs when needed.

Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees and supervise students during training.

Set up and operate respiratory therapy equipment, ensuring it meets specified treatment parameters.

Monitor and adjust equipment to achieve optimal therapy results, and inspect equipment for safety and efficiency.

Evaluate medical orders and interpret clinical data to optimize patient outcomes.

Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, perform bronchopulmonary drainage, assist with breathing exercises, and conduct pulmonary function tests.

Consult with physicians if adverse reactions occur.

Graduate of a CoARC-approved Respiratory program.

Respiratory Care license in New York.

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Maintain NBRC certification if RRT credential was obtained after July 1, 2002.

Osteopathic Respiratory Care or Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP).

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.

If you have any questions about the position or would like to discuss the role in more detail, our recruiter is available to assist you and provide more information to help you determine if this opportunity is the right fit for you.