Respiratory Therapist, CRT/RRT - UPMC Presbyterian

About the Role

Join UPMC as a Respiratory Therapist, CRT/RRT - UPMC Presbyterian in United States.

Key Responsibilities

• are performed in all patient populations and in all patient service areas.

• Responsibilities: Assists to transport mechanically ventilated patients.

• Responds to all code situations.

• Evaluates the appropriateness of medical orders.

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.

• Sets up and operates devices, such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.

• 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.

Work Schedule

• Full-time position.

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

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