Respiratory Therapist, RRT/CRT - Casual - Lock Haven - UPMC : Job Details

Join Our Team as a Casual Respiratory Therapist at UPMC Lock Haven!

Are you a dedicated Respiratory Therapist looking for a flexible and rewarding opportunity? UPMC Lock Haven is seeking a passionate and skilled individual to join our team on a casual basis. This role offers the chance to work rotating 8 and 12-hour shifts, with a minimum requirement of 36 hours per 6-week schedule, plus one major holiday per year.

*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.

About the Role:

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will provide essential respiratory therapy services and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities. Working under the general direction of a physician and by prescription, you will deliver high-quality care across all patient populations and service areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess patient conditions by reading prescriptions, measuring arterial blood gases, and reviewing patient information to determine treatment requirements.
• Administer inhalants and medications, ensuring compatibility with physician's orders and observing necessary precautions.
• Assist in transporting mechanically ventilated patients and respond to all code situations.
• Maintain detailed patient charts and order repairs when needed.
• Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees and other healthcare personnel, and supervise students during training.
• Set up and operate respiratory therapy equipment, ensuring optimal treatment parameters and safe, efficient function.
• Evaluate medical orders and interpret clinical data to optimize patient outcomes.
• Monitor patients' physiological responses to therapy and perform necessary procedures, including bronchopulmonary drainage and pulmonary function tests.
• Consult with physicians in the event of adverse reactions.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Graduate of a CoARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Maintenance of certification under NBRC requirements for those who received their RRT credential after July 1, 2002.

Why UPMC Lock Haven?

• Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy the flexibility of rotating shifts and a manageable work-life balance.
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience and enhance your skills in a supportive environment.
• Impactful Work: Make a difference in the lives of patients by providing critical respiratory care.

If you are a compassionate and skilled Respiratory Therapist looking to join a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply!

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Osteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran