Respiratory Therapist - part time/weekend shift

Join Our Team as a Respiratory Therapist in the Weekend Program and earn a 20% differential!
Are you a dedicated and compassionate Respiratory Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact in patient care? UPMC Hamot is seeking skilled professionals to join our dynamic team. In the Weekend Program you will work 48 Weekends per a year, 24 hours per a weekend. In addition to your base rate you will earn a 20% shift differential! Weekend Program participants are eligible for full-time benefits!
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. UPMC H amot is a 423-bed hospital offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services and serves as a regional referral hub and Level II Trauma Center. Supported by a 300-member medical staff, this facility cares for its patients in the UPMC Hamot tradition of quality, health, healing, and education.
We’re excited to offer sign-on bonuses for qualified Respiratory Therapists who join our team:

• 15,000 for therapists with 0–1 year of experience with a 2-year full-time commitment
• 20,000 for therapists with 1+ years of experience with a 2-year full-time commitment

Sign-on bonuses are also available for part-time positions and will be prorated based on commitment.

Learn more about our Respiratory Careers here: Respiratory Therapy Careers at UPMC
Apply today and become a vital part of our healthcare community!
Evaluate Medical Orders: Assess the appropriateness of medical orders and interpret clinical data to optimize patient outcomes.
Operate Respiratory Equipment: Set up and manage devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators. Ensure equipment operates within specified parameters and administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs.
Monitor and Adjust Treatments: Observe equipment function, adjust settings for optimal therapy results, and inspect/test equipment for safety and efficiency.
Patient Transport and Emergency Response: Assist in transporting mechanically ventilated patients and respond to all code situations.
Keep detailed patient charts with pertinent identification and therapy information. Training and Supervision: Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees and other healthcare personnel, and supervise students during their training.
Assess and Plan Treatments: Read prescriptions, measure arterial blood gases, and review patient information to determine treatment requirements. Track physiological responses to therapy, perform bronchopulmonary drainage, assist with breathing exercises, and conduct pulmonary function tests. Consult with physicians in case of adverse reactions.