Respiratory Therapist CRT & RRT- Weekend Program

14 days ago
United StatesFull TimeRespiratory Therapy

Job Description

About the Role

Join UPMC as a Respiratory Therapist CRT & RRT- Weekend Program in United States. Join Our Team as a Respiratory Therapist in the Weekend Program and earn a 20%25 differential! Are you a dedicated and compassionate Respiratory Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact in patient care?

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate Medical Orders: Assess the appropriateness of medical orders and interpret clinical data to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Operate Respiratory Equipment: Set up and manage devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
  • Ensure equipment operates within specified parameters and administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs.
  • Monitor and Adjust Treatments: Observe equipment function, adjust settings for optimal therapy results, and inspect/test equipment for safety and efficiency.

Requirements

  • Decide on the best methods for administering inhalants and necessary precautions.
  • Monitor Patient Responses: Track physiological responses to therapy, perform bronchopulmonary drainage, assist with breathing exercises, and conduct pulmonary function tests.
  • Consult with physicians in case of adverse reactions.

Benefits & Compensation

  • bed hospital offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services and serves as a regional referral hub and Level II Trauma Center. Supported by a 300
  • member medical staff, this facility cares for its patients in the UPMC Hamot tradition of quality, health, healing, and education. We’re offering a sign
  • on bonus for qualified Respiratory Therapists: $12,000 for therapists with 0–1 year of experience (2
  • year commitment) accepting a full

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join UPMC as a Respiratory Therapist CRT & RRT- Weekend Program.

Key Skills

Respiratory CareMechanical VentilatorsLife SupportPatient AssessmentArterial Blood GasesBronchopulmonary DrainagePulmonary Function TestsEquipment OperationPatient TransportEmergency ResponseMedical Order EvaluationPatient Record MaintenanceTrainingSupervision
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About UPMC

Hospitals and Health Care
Pittsburgh, PA
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Benefits & Perks

Full-time benefits
2.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

14d ago