Respiratory Therapist, CRT at UPMC

Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Respiratory Therapy, Patient Care, Mechanical Ventilation, Therapeutic Gas Administration, Equipment Operation, Clinical Data Interpretation, Patient Monitoring, Bronchopulmonary Drainage, Breathing Exercises, Pulmonary Function Tests, Medical Orders Evaluation, Chart Maintenance, Training Supervision, CPR Certification, Arterial Blood Gas Measurement, Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

UPMC Northwest Hospital Seneca, PA Status: Flex Full Time (28-40 hours/week) Shifts: typically overnights and every 3rd weekend. *NEW** SIGN-ON BONUS Available!! external/eligible candidates 0-1 years of experience = $12,000 – with a 2-year commitment 1+ years of experience = $20,000 – with a 2-year commitment Responsibilities: 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. Assists to transport mechanically ventilated patients. Responds to all code situations. Maintains patient's chart that contains pertinent identification and therapy information. *Orders repairs when needed. * Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel. * Supervises students during training. 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. 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. 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 requirements Licensure, 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 Act 34 Act 73 FBI Clearance OAPSA UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist evaluates medical orders, interprets clinical data, and operates respiratory devices to optimize patient care. They also monitor patients' physiological responses and assist in training other healthcare personnel.