Respiratory Therapist, RRT (Full-Time)

UPMC • Jamestown, NY

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About The Position

UPMC Chautauqua is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory therapy services and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities. Under the general direction of a physician and by prescription, the therapist serves patients across populations and service areas, working with advanced technology and a multidisciplinary team. Candidates are placed on the appropriate career-ladder step based on experience and licensure.

Sign-on bonuses are offered to qualified therapists: $15,000 for those with 0–1 year of experience and a two-year full-time commitment, or $20,000 for those with 1 or more years of experience and a two-year full-time commitment. Bonuses are also available for part-time positions and are prorated based on commitment.

Requirements

• Graduate of a CoARC-approved Respiratory program.
• New York Respiratory Care license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Maintain NBRC certification if the RRT credential was obtained after July 1, 2002.
• CPR certification based on AHA standards within 30 days of hire.
• Osteopathic Respiratory Care or Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP) licensure/certification.
• Act 33, Act 34, and Act 73 FBI Clearances, all with renewal.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition and treatment requirements by reading prescriptions, measuring arterial blood gases, and reviewing patient information.
• Select methods for administering inhalants and adjust treatment according to physician orders.
• Assist in transporting mechanically ventilated patients and respond to emergencies.
• Maintain patient charts with identification and therapy information, and order equipment repairs when needed.
• Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees and supervise students during training.
• Set up and operate respiratory therapy equipment to meet treatment parameters.
• Monitor and adjust equipment to achieve optimal therapy results, and inspect it for safety and efficiency.
• Evaluate medical orders and interpret clinical data to optimize patient outcomes.
• Monitor physiological responses to therapy, perform bronchopulmonary drainage, assist with breathing exercises, and conduct pulmonary function tests.
• Consult with physicians if adverse reactions occur.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of $15,000 for qualified therapists with 0–1 year of experience who commit to two years full-time.
• Sign-on bonus of $20,000 for qualified therapists with 1 or more years of experience who commit to two years full-time.
• Sign-on bonuses are also available for part-time positions and are prorated based on commitment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed