Experienced Respiratory Therapist, RRT - UPMC Children's Hospital

UPMC

2 months ago

Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaFull TimeRespiratory Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UPMC as a Experienced Respiratory Therapist, RRT - UPMC Children's Hospital in United States.

Requirements

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

Operates equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment, such as volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature, and to administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients.

Observes equipment function and adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results to therapy.

Benefits & Compensation

Signing bonus: $20,000.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

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

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with UPMC in United States.

Key Skills

Pediatric CareMechanical VentilationCritical Decision-MakingHigh-Acuity InterventionsPatient TransportCode ResponseClinical Data InterpretationChart MaintenanceMentoringBronchopulmonary DrainageBreathing ExercisesPulmonary Function TestsArterial Blood Gas MeasurementEquipment OperationEquipment Inspection

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist will play a central role in critical decision-making and high-acuity interventions, working alongside physicians and nurses to support complex patient journeys. Key duties include operating advanced respiratory equipment, monitoring physiological responses to therapy, and performing procedures like bronchopulmonary drainage.

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Location & Logistics

This position is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Pediatric Care, Mechanical Ventilation, Critical Decision-Making, High-Acuity Interventions, Patient Transport, Code Response, Clinical Data Interpretation, Chart Maintenance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

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