Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC is hiring a Casual Respiratory Therapist-Tier I to help support the Infant Respiratory Therapy Department for its Oakland location. This position will typically work rotating shifts.Under supervision of 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 pediatric, adult and geriatric patient populations and in all patient service areas.
Responsibilities
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 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
Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes
Performs bronchopulmonary drainage and assists patient in performing breathing exercises
Performs pulmonary function tests to be used by physician in diagnosis of case
Performs all other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications
1 year of respiratory care experience, required
Neonatal ICU experience, highly preferred
Graduate of a Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) approved respiratory program, preferred
Associate¿s degree, preferred.
Licensure/Certifications
CRT
RRT eligible
CPR (within 30 days of hire date)
Salary Range:
19.75
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer.
UPMC - 10 months ago
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