Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Multiple Opportunities!

If applicable, t hese positions are eligible for a generous sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 with a two year commitment to UPMC! APPLY TODAY! Are you a passionate respiratory therapist? Are you ready to make a difference? Join our team at UPMC Chautauqua, a leading hospital with a tradition of quality, health, and healing. Seeing Respiratory Therapy in a New Light (upmc.com) ( Allied Health Careers at UPMC Responsibilities: Clinical Evaluation: Assess medical orders and interpret clinical data to optimize patient outcomes. Equipment Management: Set up and operate devices like mechanical ventilators, gas administration systems, and aerosol generators. Ensure treatment parameters are met. Emergency Response: Assist in transporting mechanically ventilated patients and respond to code situations. Documentation: Maintain accurate patient charts, demonstrate procedures to trainees, and supervise students during training. Treatment Planning: Read prescriptions, measure arterial blood gases, and determine suitable inhalant methods. Physiological Monitoring: Monitor vital signs, blood gases, and blood chemistry changes during therapy. Therapeutic Procedures: Perform bronchopulmonary drainage, breathing exercises, and pulmonary function tests. html: $component.getFieldValue($data)" id="qualificationInt-value" formfieldid="qualificationInt" Respiratory Therapist, RRT Requirements: Graduate of a Co ARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program required Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required Basic Life Support or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation required Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRTT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required prior to expiration of temporary practice permit Respiratory therapists who receive their CRT credential from the NBRC after July 1, 2002 are required to maintain certification under the NBRC requirements Sr Respiratory Therapy, RRT Requirements: Graduate of a Co ARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program In lieu of an Associates degree, must have 5 to 7 years of experience or have an NBRC Certification Two (2) years of total respiratory care experience with a minimum of one (1) year in critical care Must successfully complete one (1) approved project from the department's project list during each annual performance review period. Project approved within 3 months of hire Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT) Osteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP) Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance