Respiratory Therapist, CRT - Cranberry Township

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UPMC Northwest Hospital Seneca PA Evaluates medical orders Interprets clinical data to optimize patient clinical objectives Sets up 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 administers medicinal gases aerosol drugs patients Observes equipment function adjusts equipment obtain optimum results therapy Inspects tests respiratory therapy equipment ensure equipment functions safely efficiently Assists transport mechanically ventilated patients Responds code situations Maintains patients chart that contains pertinent identification therapy information Orders repairs when needed Demonstrates respiratory care procedures trainees health care personnel Supervises students during training Reads prescription measures arterial blood gases reviews patient information assess patient condition determine requirements treatment type duration medication dosages Determines most suitable method administering inhalants precautions observed modifications will be compatible physicians orders Monitors physiological responses therapy vital signs arterial blood gases blood chemistry changes Performs bronchopulmonary drainage assists patient performing breathing exercises Performs pulmonary function tests used physician diagnosis case Consults physician adverse reactions Graduate Co ARC approved Respiratory program required OR students received temporary license permitted begin employment approval Human Resources department along with official transcripts Basic Life Support Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation required Certified Respiratory Therapist CRTT National Board Respiratory Care NBRC prior expiration temporary practice permit Required maintain certification under NBRC requirements CPR based AHA standards include didactic skills demonstration component within days hire Basic Life Support BLS OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician CRTT Osteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners RCP Act Act Act FBI Clearance UPMC Equal Opportunity Employer Disability Veteran

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