Respiratory Therapist, RRT - Pulmonary Diagnostics
Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Harrisburg
Posted on: November 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
UPMC is seeking Respiratory Therapists with varied levels of
experience to support the Pulmonary Diagnostics clinics at UPMC
Harrisburg, West Shore, and Community Osteopathic locations.
Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary
from the Respiratory Therapist Career Ladder, based on their
individual experience and education. This position is eligible for
a sign-on bonus ranging from $12,000-$15,000 in exchange for a
2-year employment commitment. The amount offered is dependent on
experience.\n The selected candidate will work (4) 10-hour day
shifts each week, with the possibility for overtime. The selected
candidate will also be expected to float to inpatient units when
patient volume within the clinic is low.\n Purpose:Under the
general direction of a physician and by prescription, provides
respiratory therapy services and life support to patients with
deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system.
Defined responsibilities are performed in all patient populations
and in all patient service areas.Responsibilities:\n\nReads
prescription, measures arterial blood gases, and reviews patient
information to assess patient condition and determine requirements
for treatment, such as type and duration of therapy, and medication
dosages. Determines most suitable method of administering
inhalants, precautions to be observed, and modifications which may
be needed that will be compatible with physician's orders\nAssists
to transport mechanically ventilated patients. Responds to all code
situations.\nMaintains 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.\nSets
up and operates devices, such as mechanical ventilators,
therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control
systems, and aerosol generators. Operates equipment to ensure
specified parameters of treatment, such as volume, gas
concentration, humidity, and temperature, and to administer
medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients. Observes equipment
function and adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results to
therapy. Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure
equipment functions safely and efficiently.\nEvaluates the
appropriateness of medical orders. Interprets clinical data to
optimize patient clinical objectives.\nMonitors 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.
Performs pulmonary function tests to be used by physician in
diagnosis of case. Consults with physician in the event of adverse
reactions.\n\nGraduate of a Co ARC (Committee on Accreditation for
Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program
required\nRespiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required\nBasic Life Support or Cardio
Pulmonary Resuscitation required\nRegistered Respiratory Therapist
(RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
required\nRespiratory therapists who receive their RRT credential
from the NBRC after July 1, 2002 are required to maintain
certification under the NBRC requirementsLicensure, Certifications,
and Clearances:CPR required based on AHA standards that include
both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days
of hire\nBasic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
(CPR)\nOsteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care
Practitioners (RCP)\nRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)\nAct 34
with renewal\n\n UPMC is an Equal Opportunity
Employer/Disability/Veteran
Keywords: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center, Harrisburg , Respiratory Therapist, RRT - Pulmonary Diagnostics, Healthcare , Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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