Graduate Respiratory Therapist - 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 Graduate Respiratory Therapist - UPMC Children's Hospital in United States.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

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

Apply to join UPMC as a Graduate Respiratory Therapist - UPMC Children's Hospital.

Key Skills

Respiratory TherapyPediatric CareVentilator ManagementArterial Blood Gases AnalysisPulmonary Function TestsPatient MonitoringEquipment OperationEmergency ResponseClinical Data InterpretationFamily-Centered Care

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include reviewing patient data and prescriptions to determine appropriate respiratory therapy, setting up, operating, and monitoring critical equipment like ventilators, and performing various patient assessments and procedures. The therapist must also consult with physicians, maintain accurate records, and respond to all emergency code situations.

Requirements

Applicants must be graduates of a Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) approved program and must obtain Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) status from the NBRC before a temporary practice permit expires. Required credentials include BLS or CPR certification, and specific clearances (Act 31, 33, 34, & 73).

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Position Insights

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Location & Logistics

This position is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Respiratory Therapy, Pediatric Care, Ventilator Management, Arterial Blood Gases Analysis, Pulmonary Function Tests, Patient Monitoring, Equipment Operation, Emergency Response. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Responsibilities include reviewing patient data and prescriptions to determine appropriate respiratory therapy, setting up, operating, and monitoring critical equipment like ventilators, and performing various patient assessments and procedures. The therapist must also consult with physicians, maint...

Benefits package: Sign-on Bonus up to $20,000, Structured Onboarding, Career Ladder Advancement, Hands-on Learning, Clinical Exposure. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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