Respiratory Therapist - CRT/RRT Job at UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center, Mckeesport, PA

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  • UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • Mckeesport, PA

Job Description

Job Description

UPMC McKeesport is currently hiring a fulltime Respiratory Therapist to join our team! 

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Are you a Respiratory Professional who is interested in working at a world-renowned medical center with an up-beat environment? Are you looking for a meaningful career with endless opportunities? Do you enjoy working hands on with patients, their families, and a supportive team to provide excellent patient care? If so, you might be a great fit for a role at UPMC!

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UPMC McKeesport is currently hiring a regular, fulltime Respiratory Therapist to join our team. This position will primarily work a daylight 12-hour shifts with some evenings/overnights. Shifts can include - 7 am – 7 pm, 7 pm – 7 am, 11 am – 11 pm, or 3 pm – 3 am. This role will be required to work 3 full weekend shifts per 6-week schedule and have holiday responsibility.

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UPMC offers a competitive benefits package, a sign-on bonus (up to $20,000) for qualified candidates and has a career ladder in place that allows you to grow professionally from both a technical and managerial standpoint.

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Candidates will be placed in the correct job title/salary grade based on education and experience.

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We invite you to explore our opportunities today!

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Purpose:
Under the general direction of a physician and by prescription, provides respiratory therapy services and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. Defined responsibilities are performed in all patient populations and in all patient service areas.

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  • Evaluates the appropriateness of medical orders. Interprets clinical data to optimize patient clinical objectives.
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  • 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.
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  • Assists to transport mechanically ventilated patients. Responds to all code situations.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

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  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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  • Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT)
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  • Osteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP)
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  • Act 34
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Traineeship, Relocation package, Currently hiring, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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