Respiratory Therapist, CRT/RRT
at UPMC Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, PA 15237, USA -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 05 Nov, 2024 | USD 45 Hourly | 07 Jul, 2024 | 1 year(s) or above | Good communication skills | No | No |
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Description:
URGENT IN!! UPMC will now PAY costs to complete the RRT exam!
New Graduates, CRT & RRT credentials are eligible to apply! Candidates will be placed into the necessary title/level and compensation rate based on background and experience.
FT and Casual Statuses available
Starting Rates: CRT- $23.64, RRT-$24.48, Sr. RRT-$26.38
NEW SIGN-ON BONUS Available!! external/eligible candidates (Part-Time status will receive 1/2, and Casual status are not eligible)
- 0-1 years of experience = $12,000 – with a 2-year commitment
- 1+ years of experience = $15,000 – with a 2-year commitment
A Respiratory Therapist (RT) is a healthcare professional responsible for assessing patients with respiratory disorders, conducting diagnostic tests, developing treatment plans, and administering respiratory therapy. They work under the direction of doctors and treat a range of patients. Here are the key responsibilities and qualifications for this role:
Responsibilities:
- Assessment and Diagnosis:
- Interview patients to gather relevant medical history and assess respiratory conditions.
- Conduct diagnostic tests, including measuring lung capacity and blood acidity/alkalinity.
- Collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop personalized treatment plans.
- Treatment Administration:
- Administer respiratory treatments based on patient conditions, such as oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, and chest physiotherapy.
- Set up and operate medical devices, including mechanical ventilators.
- Connect patients who require ventilator support.
- Educate patients on equipment usage and medication.
- Monitoring and Emergency Care:
- Regularly check on patients and equipment.
- Monitor patient responses to therapy, including vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Provide emergency care during code situations.
- Documentation and Communication:
- Maintain accurate patient charts with relevant identification and therapy information.
- Collaborate with healthcare team members, including demonstrating respiratory care procedures to trainees and supervising students during training.
- Graduate of a Co ARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program required OR students who have received a temporary license are permitted to begin employment with approval from the Human Resources department along with their official transcripts.
- Basic Life Support or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation required
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRTT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required prior to expiration of temporary practice permit.
- Respiratory therapists who receive their CRT credential from the NBRC after July 1, 2002 are required to maintain certification under the NBRC requirementsLICENSURE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND CLEARANCES:CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT)
- Osteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP)
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:1.0Max:6.0 year(s)
Hospital/Health Care
Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D
Oral Healthcare Services
Graduate
Employment with approval from the human resources department along with their official transcripts
Proficient
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Pittsburgh, PA 15237, USA