Respiratory Therapist CRT/RRT

UPMC • Altoona, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The final candidate will be hired into the correct title and pay per qualifications. This is a full-time night shift position with three 12-hour shifts from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., and includes every other weekend and holiday rotation. This role can be part of the NIGHT SHIFT NIGHT PROGRAM. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.

Requirements

• In accordance with Act 60, State Board of Medicine, and State Board of Osteopathic Medicine, must provide the Hospital with a copy of his/her current temporary practice permit or current certificate to practice in the Commonwealth as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Must be a graduate of an AMA accredited school for respiratory therapy and successfully completed the NBRC Certification Exam.
• Experience Required: None.
• Works under the general supervision of the Advanced Respiratory Therapist/Clinical Coordinator and Administrative Director of Respiratory Care.
• Performs regular functions without direct supervision.
• Consults the Advanced Respiratory Therapist/Clinical Coordinator, Administrative Director, and Medical Director as required.
• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• Must complete Neonatal Resuscitation Program within one year of Hire Date or transfer.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Osteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP)
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP)
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

Nice To Haves

• Participants must commit to working to the maximum of their budgeted shifts based on FTE status as off-shift hours (12-hour blocks such as 3 p.m. to 3 a.m., 4 p.m. to 4 a.m., etc. or 8-hour blocks such as 11 p.m to 7 a.m, etc.).
• Eligible participants will receive an additional $2 per hour night program differential, on top of their hospital’s current off-shift differential, for night hours worked as part of the program.
• Any additional worked day shifts (meetings, competencies, additional overtime shifts) will be paid without the night program differential.
• Respiratory Therapists who work rotating night shifts as part of their schedule, but are not participants in the night program, will not receive the additional $2 differential.
• All PTO (paid time off) requests must continue to be approved, in advance, by the participant’s unit director/manager, and the night program differential will not be applied to the hourly rate paid for PTO.
• Business unit leaders will determine the appropriate number of program participants based on business unit and department needs.

Responsibilities

• Administers medical gases utilizing the following equipment: cannula, tent, croupette, mask, aerosol mask, HFNC and trach collar.
• Administers IPPV, IPPB, aerosol, nebulizer, and incentive spirometry treatments. All of the above contain drugs except incentive spirometry.
• Administers aerosols for the purpose of sputum induction.
• Initiates and maintains mechanical pulmonary ventilation equipment in the ED, Nursery and ICU settings.
• Performs arterial puncture using both the radial and brachial arteries (may use femoral artery with a doctor's order).
• Performs capillary punctures on newborn infants and small children using either heel or finger sticks.
• Responsible for operating, maintenance, calibration, and performance of blood gas analyzers.
• Administers bedside pulmonary function tests.
• Maintains an adequate level of laboratory supplies for the Blood Gas laboratory.
• Prepares and maintains required reports and patient records.
• Keeps up to date with current trends and developments.
• Maintains working knowledge of Department procedure manuals.
• Participates in inservice programs to improve respiratory practice.
• Employee complies with established occupational exposure policies.
• Does work rotating shifts as need arises.
• Assists with planning, coordination, and supervision of the activities of the technical staff during the shift.
• Consults with Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRT) and Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) regarding proper use of equipment, management of difficult patients, etc.
• Assists in the evaluation of equipment the Department is considering to purchase.
• Takes an active role in inservice education of the staff and well as orientation of new Department employees.
• Assists in the quality assurance program within the Department.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to adapt to clinical treatment and instructional aspect of care to all stages of the life cycle and to various states of health and disease.
• Efficiently employs available equipment and supplies giving due care to their use and maintenance.
• Available for staff adjustments to help assure sufficient number of qualified staff are available to meet patient needs and respond to unusual occurrences and/or increased patient acuity.
• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $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
• Limited-time incentive to earn an additional $10,000 upon completion of your third year of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree