Respiratory Therapist, CRT or RRT Job at UPMC Somerset, Somerset, PA

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  • UPMC Somerset
  • Somerset, PA

Job Description

UPMC Somerset is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) to join and support the Sleep Lab!

This casual role will require rotating shifts, 7 AM-7 PM and 7 PM-7 AM, and will include rotating weekends, but no holiday requirements! 

Whether you’re a recent graduate, or an experienced RT looking for a change, now is your moment to find your place at UPMC! 

*Applicants will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary, based on their experience and education.

*T he starting hourly rates are $24.35 for CRT and $25.21 for RRT

Purpose:
Under the general direction of a physician and by prescription, provides respiratory therapy services and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. Defined responsibilities are performed in all patient populations and in all patient service areas.

Responsibilities:

  • Evaluates the appropriateness of medical orders. Interprets clinical data to optimize patient clinical objectives.
  • Sets up and operates devices, such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators. Operates equipment to ensure specified treatment parameters, such as volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature, and to administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients. Observes equipment function and adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results to therapy. Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment functions safely and efficiently.
  • Assists in transporting mechanically ventilated patients. Responds to all code situations.
  • Maintains patient’s chart that contains pertinent identification and therapy information. *Orders repairs when needed. * Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel. * Supervises students during training.
  • Reads prescription, measures arterial blood gases, and reviews patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment, such as type and duration of therapy, and medication dosages. Determines the most suitable method of administering inhalants, precautions to be observed, and modifications that may be needed that will be compatible with the physician’s orders.
  • Monitors patient’s physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes. Performs bronchopulmonary drainage and assists the patient in performing breathing exercises. Performs pulmonary function tests to be used by physician in diagnosis of case. Consults with the physician in the event of adverse reactions.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Traineeship, Casual work, Rotating shift,

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