What are the responsibilities and job description for the Casual Respiratory Therapist, RRT position at UPMC?
UPMC Passavant is hiring a Casual Senior Respiratory Therapist. This position requires working 36 hours over a 6-week period.
Purpose
Under physician direction, the Senior Respiratory Therapist provides advanced respiratory therapy and life-support services to patients with cardiopulmonary conditions. This role demonstrates advanced clinical expertise and performs all duties of a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) across all patient populations and care areas.
Key Responsibilities
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of high-risk respiratory modalities, including Nitric Oxide (NO) and Tracheal Gas Insufflation (TGI).
Provides respiratory care in both traditional and non-traditional settings, including OR, ED, Cath Lab, Lung Center, Recovery Areas, and Transport.
Performs advanced procedures and testing, including bronchoscopy, ABG lab troubleshooting, pulmonary function testing, breath alcohol testing, EEG, EKG, stress testing, and Holter monitoring as needed.
Monitors patient responses to therapy by assessing vital signs, arterial blood gases, and lab values; identifies and reports adverse reactions.
Performs bronchopulmonary drainage and assists patients with breathing exercises.
Maintains accurate patient documentation and orders equipment repairs as needed.
Assists with transport of mechanically ventilated patients and responds to all code situations.
Evaluates medical orders and interprets clinical data to optimize patient outcomes.
Sets up, operates, monitors, and troubleshoots respiratory therapy equipment, including ventilators and aerosol delivery systems.
Ensures respiratory equipment is functioning safely and efficiently.
Provides education and demonstrations to trainees and healthcare staff; supervises students during clinical training.
Leadership Responsibilities
Functions as Lead/Charge Respiratory Therapist when needed in the absence of a Supervisor or Manager.
Serves as a senior clinical resource to staff by supporting problem-solving, training, and skill development.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000