Respiratory Therapist, RRT/CRT - Full-time Lock Haven

at  UPMC Pittsburgh Medical Center

JOIN OUR TEAM AT UPMC LOCK HAVEN AS A FULL-TIME RESPIRATORY THERAPIST!

Are you ready to make a difference in patient care? UPMC Lock Haven is looking for dedicated and passionate Respiratory Therapists to join our team. This full-time position offers a dynamic work schedule with rotating 8 and 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays as they fall within a blocked schedule for better work-life balance.

WHY CHOOSE UPMC LOCK HAVEN?

• Generous Sign-On Bonus!
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• 0-1 years of experience: $12,000 (2-year commitment)

• 1+ years of experience: $15,000 (2-year commitment)
  Whether you’re a recent graduate eager to start your career or a seasoned professional seeking a new challenge, this is your opportunity to thrive at UPMC!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of a CoARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Maintenance of certification under NBRC requirements for those who received their RRT credential after July 1, 2002.

• Provide respiratory therapy services and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies.
• Assess patient conditions, determine treatment requirements, and administer therapy.
• Transport mechanically ventilated patients and respond to code situations.
• Maintain and update patient charts with therapy information.
• Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees and supervise students.
• Set up and operate respiratory therapy equipment, ensuring optimal treatment results.
• Evaluate medical orders and interpret clinical data to optimize patient care.
• Monitor patient responses to therapy and perform pulmonary function tests.