Respiratory Therapist, Senior, RRT - Rotating Shifts - Casual

Join Our Team as a Casual Respiratory Therapist at UPMC Williamsport Hospital!

Are you a dedicated Respiratory Therapist looking for a flexible and rewarding opportunity? UPMC Williamsport Hospital is seeking passionate individuals to join our team on a casual basis, working 12-hour shifts as needed. This role offers the perfect balance for those seeking to make a significant impact while maintaining flexibility in their schedule.

Why Choose UPMC Williamsport?

• Career Growth: We welcome candidates at all levels of the respiratory therapist career ladder. Your job title and salary will be tailored to your unique experience, education, and credentials.
• Advanced Practice: Work under the general direction of a physician to provide life-saving respiratory therapy services and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities.
• Diverse Experience: Perform a wide range of advanced respiratory care duties across various patient populations and service areas, including OR, ED, Cath Lab, Lung Center, Recovery areas, and more.
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

• High-Risk Modalities: Administer advanced therapies such as Nitric Oxide (NO) and Tracheal Gas Insufflation (TGI).
• Specialized Functions: Perform bronchoscopy, Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) lab troubleshooting, pulmonary function tests, breath alcohol testing, EEG, EKG, stress testing, and 24-hour Holter monitoring.
• Patient Monitoring: Track physiological responses to therapy, including vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
• Collaborative Care: Consult with physicians on adverse reactions and maintain comprehensive patient charts.
• Training & Supervision: Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees and supervise students during their training.
• Emergency Response: Assist in transporting mechanically ventilated patients and respond to all code situations.
• Equipment Management: Set up and operate respiratory therapy devices, ensuring optimal function and safety.
  
  

What We Offer:

• Supportive Environment: Function as a Lead Respiratory Therapist in the absence of the Supervisor or Manager, providing guidance and training to other staff.
• Professional Development: Engage in continuous learning and development opportunities to advance your career.
  
  

If you are a skilled Respiratory Therapist ready to take on new challenges and grow with a leading healthcare provider, we want to hear from you!

Apply Today and Make a Difference at UPMC Williamsport Hospital!

Requirements:

Education:

• Graduate of a CoARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program.
• In lieu of an Associate's degree, must have 5 to 7 years of experience or hold an NBRC Certification.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Experience:

• 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 must be approved within 3 months of hire.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

CPR Certification: Required based on AHA standards, including both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

Pennsylvania Employees:

• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Respiratory Therapists who receive their RRT credential from the NBRC after July 1, 2002, must maintain certification under the NBRC requirements.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Osteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
  
  

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran