Full Time Respiratory Therapist, CRT- UPMC Passavant Cranberry

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

A Respiratory Therapist (RT) is a healthcare professional responsible for assessing patients with respiratory disorders, conducting diagnostic tests, developing treatment plans, and administering respiratory therapy. They work under the direction of doctors and treat a range of patients.

Requirements

• 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
• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

Nice To Haves

• New Graduates, CRT & RRT credentials are eligible to apply!
• Osteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP)
• Act 34

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to gather relevant medical history and assess respiratory conditions.
• Conduct diagnostic tests, including measuring lung capacity and blood acidity/alkalinity.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop personalized treatment plans.
• Administer respiratory treatments based on patient conditions, such as oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, and chest physiotherapy.
• Set up and operate medical devices, including mechanical ventilators.
• Connect patients who require ventilator support.
• Educate patients on equipment usage and medication.
• Regularly check on patients and equipment.
• Monitor patient responses to therapy, including vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
• Provide emergency care during code situations.
• Maintain accurate patient charts with relevant identification and therapy information.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members, including demonstrating respiratory care procedures to trainees and supervising students during training.

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.
• Sign-on bonuses are also available for part-time positions and will be prorated based on commitment.

What This Job Offers

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