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Respiratory Therapist - Pittsburgh, United States - UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Description
Job Description
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is seeking a Casual Respiratory Therapist to support the Infant Team
The Infant Respiratory Therapy department includes many areas for opportunity such as Labor & Delivery Response, Level III NICU, OB Trauma Response, Neonatal Team Autonomy, and Inter-facility Ground Transport.
This position will work rotating shifts. Hours are subject to change based on business needs.
As Respiratory Therapist at UPMC, you will find:
· Newly expanded Career Ladder, amazing growth opportunities
· Competitive wages
We will consider CRT, RRT, and all levels of the career ladder. The final title and pay will be determined by education, experience and certifications.
Under the general direction of a physician and by prescription, the respiratory therapist 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:
Graduate of a Co ARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program required.
o Students who have received a Temporary Practice Permit but have not yet graduated from a Co ARC approved Respiratory program are permitted to begin employment with approval from the Human Resources department.
· Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation required Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRTT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required prior to expiration of temporary practice permit.
o Respiratory therapists who receive their CRT credential from the NBRC after July 1, 2002, are required to maintain certification under the NBRC requirements
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
· CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
· Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
· Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) OR Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP)
· Act 33 with renewal
· Act 34 with renewal
· Act 73 FBI Clearance
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.