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    Sr. Respiratory Therapist, RRT - Harrisburg, United States - UPMC

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    UPMC Harrisburg, United States

    1 week ago

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    Are you a Registered Respiratory Therapist looking to join a dynamic working and learning environment?

    UPMC is looking to hire a full-time, Sr. Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team of Life Changers

    Shift is 7:00am-5:30pm (4-10-hour shifts)

    Will travel between campuses which is about 25% of the time. Manager will discuss further during interview.

    Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today

    Sign-on bonus is available for this position and will be determined based on education and experience


    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.

    Demonstrates an advanced level of knowledge in respiratory care as defined by the business unit. Performs all duties of a Respiratory Therapist, RRT. Defined responsibilities are performed in all patient populations and in all patient service areas.


    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.
    • Performs pulmonary function tests to be used by physician in diagnosis of case.
    • 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.
    • Performs the duties of a Respiratory Therapist, RRT.
    • Functions as a Lead Respiratory Therapist (i.e., Charge Duty) as needed in the absence of the Supervisor or Manager based on department need.
    • Functions as a senior level resource to other staff to facilitate problem solving, provide training, and demonstrate techniques.
    • 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.
    • Project approved within 3 months of hire

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:



    • CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
    • Employees practicing in Pennsylvania:
    Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required.


    • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required. Respiratory Therapists who receive their RRT credential from the NBRC after July 1, 2002 are required to maintain certification under the NBRC requirements.
    • Employees practicing in Maryland:
    Maryland Respiratory Therapist license required.


    • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
    • Osteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP)
    • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
    • Act 34

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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