Job Description

Make a difference where your skills matter most. UPMC Northwest is seeking a Casual Respiratory Therapist to support respiratory care, EKG, PFT, and EEG services across our rural hospital. Deliver evidence-based therapy and life-support interventions using the latest modalities while caring for patients of all ages. Responsibilities: + Clinical Care + Review prescriptions, arterial blood gases, and patient information to assess condition and determine appropriate therapy type, duration, and medication dosages. + Determine the most effective method for administering inhalants, including necessary precautions and modifications aligned with physician orders. + Monitor patient responses to therapy-vital signs, ABGs, and lab values-and adjust treatment as needed. + Perform bronchopulmonary drainage and assist patients with breathing exercises. + Conduct pulmonary function tests to support physician diagnosis. + Consult with physicians regarding adverse reactions or changes in patient status. + Assist with transporting mechanically ventilated patients and respond to all code situations. + Technical & Equipment Management + Set up and operate respiratory care equipment, including mechanical ventilators, gas administration systems, environmental control devices, and aerosol generators. + Ensure treatment parameters-such as volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature-are accurately maintained. + Administer medicinal gases and aerosol medications while monitoring and adjusting equipment for optimal therapeutic effect. + Inspect, test, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation; initiate repair requests as needed. + Documentation & Communication + Maintain accurate and thorough patient charts documenting all relevant identification and therapy information. + Education & Training + Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees and healthcare personnel. + Supervise students during clinical training. + Graduate of a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program required. + Students with a temporary respiratory license may begin employment with Human Resources approval and submission of official transcripts. + Respiratory Therapists earning their CRT credential from the NBRC after July 1, 2002 must maintain certification per NBRC requirements. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances + BLS or CPR certification (AHA-standard, including didactic and skills demonstration) required within 30 days of hire. + CRTT (Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician) + Osteopathic Respiratory Care _or_ Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license, as applicable. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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Temporary work, Traineeship, Casual work,

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