Sr Respiratory Therapist, RRT - Cardiac Rehab Lititz

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center • Lititz, PA

122d • $32 - $50

About The Position

UPMC Cardiac Rehab Lititz is looking for a Sr. Respiratory Therapist to join their team! This position is full-time, Monday to Friday, with shifts from 7am-3:30pm or 7:45pm-4:15pm. There are no weekends or holidays required. The ideal candidate will have telemetry skills and ACLS certification (which can be taken during orientation). Under the general direction of a physician and by prescription, the Sr. Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory therapy services and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. This role requires an advanced level of knowledge in respiratory care and involves performing all duties of a Respiratory Therapist, RRT across all patient populations and service areas.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Co ARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program required.
• In lieu of an Associate's degree, must have 5 to 7 years of experience or have an NBRC Certification.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Two (2) years of total respiratory care experience with a minimum of one (1) year in critical care is required.
• Must successfully complete one (1) approved project from the department's project list during each annual performance review period.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates advanced level of knowledge in high risk modalities specific to the business entity.
• Effectively administers all therapies such as Nitric Oxide (NO) administration and Tracheal Gas Insufflation (TGI).
• Performs advanced functions in non-traditional settings: OR, ED, Cath Lab, Lung Center, Recovery areas, Transport, etc.
• Performs bronchoscopy, Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) lab troubleshooting, completes pulmonary function tests, breath alcohol testing, EEG, EKG, Stress Testing, and 24-hour halter monitoring hook-up and scanning as needed.
• 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.
• Consults with physician in the event of adverse reactions.
• 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.
• Assists to transport mechanically ventilated patients.
• Responds to all code situations.
• Evaluates the appropriateness of medical orders.
• Interprets clinical data to optimize patient clinical objectives.
• Reads prescription, measures arterial blood gases, and reviews patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment.
• Sets up and operates devices, such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
• Functions as a Lead Respiratory Therapist (i.e., Charge Duty) as needed in the absence of the Supervisor or Manager.

Benefits

• Full-Time position
• No weekends or holidays
• Day shift

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree