Sr. Respiratory Therapist, RRT - UPMC Mercy

About the Role

Join UPMC as a Respiratory Therapist – Critical Care in United States. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• hour halter monitoring hook

• Orders repairs when needed.

• Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel.

Requirements

• for treatment, such as type and duration of therapy, and medication dosages.

• Determines most suitable method of administering inhalants, precautions to be observed, and modifications which may be needed that will be compatible with physician's orders.

• Evaluates the appropriateness of medical orders.

• Interprets clinical data to optimize patient clinical objectives.

Work Schedule

• Full-Time position.

• No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join UPMC as a Respiratory Therapist – Critical Care.