Respiratory Therapist CRT/RRT

UPMC • Altoona, PA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The final candidate will be hired into the correct title and pay per qualifications. This is a full-time day shift position with three 12-hour shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., including every other weekend and holiday rotation. The role is part of the AFSCME union. We are excited to offer sign-on bonuses for qualified Respiratory Therapists who join our team: $15,000 for therapists with 0-1 year of experience with a 2-year full-time commitment, and $20,000 for therapists with 1+ years of experience with a 2-year full-time commitment. Additionally, there is a limited-time incentive to earn an additional $10,000 upon completion of your third year of employment.

Requirements

• 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 (for CRT).
• Must be a graduate of an AMA accredited school for respiratory therapy (for CRT).
• Must have successfully completed the NBRC Certification Exam (for CRT).
• CPR required based on AHA standards (didactic and skills demonstration) 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) (for CRT).
• 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.
• CPR required based on AHA standards (didactic and skills demonstration) within 30 days of hire (for RRT).
• Must complete Neonatal Resuscitation Program within one year of Hire Date (for RRT).
• 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

• Experience: None required.

Responsibilities

• Administers medical gases utilizing equipment such as cannula, tent, croupette, mask, aerosol mask, HFNC, and trach collar.
• Administers IPPV, IPPB, aerosol, nebulizer, and incentive spirometry treatments, including drugs for all except incentive spirometry.
• Administers aerosols for sputum induction.
• Initiates and maintains mechanical pulmonary ventilation equipment in the ED, Nursery, and ICU settings.
• Performs arterial puncture using radial and brachial arteries (femoral artery with doctor's order).
• Performs capillary punctures on newborn infants and small children using heel or finger sticks.
• Operates, maintains, calibrates, and performs quality checks on 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.
• Stays up to date with current trends and developments in respiratory care.
• Maintains working knowledge of Department procedure manuals.
• Participates in inservice programs to improve respiratory practice.
• Complies with established occupational exposure policies.
• Performs work rotating shifts as needed.
• Assists with planning, coordination, and supervision of technical staff activities during the shift.
• Consults with Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRT) and Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) regarding equipment use and patient management.
• Assists in the evaluation of new equipment for the Department.
• Takes an active role in staff inservice education and orientation of new employees.
• Assists in the quality assurance program within the Department.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to adapt clinical treatment and instructional care to all life stages and health conditions.
• Efficiently employs available equipment and supplies, giving due care to their use and maintenance.
• Available for staff adjustments to ensure sufficient qualified staff to meet patient needs and respond to unusual occurrences or increased patient acuity.
• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of $15,000 for therapists with 0-1 year of experience with a 2-year full-time commitment.
• Sign-on bonus of $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