Sr Respiratory Therapist, RRT

UPMC

10 days ago

Erie, PennsylvaniaFull TimeCritical Care Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UPMC as a Senior Respiratory Therapist – Critical Care Experience in United States. Join Our Team as a Respiratory Therapist! Are you a dedicated and compassionate Respiratory Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact in patient care?

Key Responsibilities

solving, training, and technique demonstration. Education and Experience: Graduate of a CoARC

approved Respiratory program. Alternatively, 5

7 years of experience or NBRC Certification if no Associate’s degree. Bachelor’s degree

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

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

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

Key Skills

Respiratory CareLife SupportNitric Oxide AdministrationTracheal Gas InsufflationBronchoscopyABG TroubleshootingPulmonary Function TestsEEGEKGStress TestingPatient MonitoringChart MaintenanceEquipment RepairPatient EvaluationRespiratory Equipment OperationTraining

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of a CoARC-approved Respiratory program or possess equivalent experience/NBRC Certification, along with two years of respiratory care experience, including one year in critical care. Required licensure includes CPR certification, Pennsylvania RCP license, and NBRC RRT credential, depending on location.

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Critical Care Medicine — Psychologist Career Context

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Location & Logistics

This position is based in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Respiratory Care, Life Support, Nitric Oxide Administration, Tracheal Gas Insufflation, Bronchoscopy, ABG Troubleshooting, Pulmonary Function Tests, EEG. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Critical Care Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Respiratory Therapist will provide respiratory therapy services and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies, administering high-risk therapies and performing advanced functions across various critical settings. Responsibilities also include monitoring patient responses, mainta...

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