Respiratory Therapist, CRT Position Available In Oconee, South Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: Under the general direction of a physician, a Respiratory Therapist, CRT at UPMC provides respiratory therapy services and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies. Responsibilities include evaluating medical orders, operating devices like ventilators, and monitoring patient responses to therapy. Qualifications require a Co ARC-approved program graduate or temporary license holder. Certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care is necessary. UPMC is hiring for this role.
Job Description
Job Description:
Job Description If applicable, this position is eligible for a generous sign-onbonus of up to $15,000 with a two year commitment to UPMC!
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Career Areas, Allied Health:
Allied Health Careers at UPMC Under the general direction of a physician and by prescription,provides respiratory therapy services and life support to patientswith deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system.
Defined responsibilities are performed in all patient populationsand in all patient service areas.
Responsibilities:
Evaluates the appropriateness of medical orders. Interpretsclinical data to optimize patient clinical objectives. Sets up and operates devices, such as mechanical ventilators,therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental controlsystems, and aerosol generators. Operates equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment,such as volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature, andto administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs topatients. Observes equipment function and adjusts equipment to obtainoptimum results to therapy. Inspects and tests respiratory therapyequipment to ensure equipment functions safely andefficiently. Assists to transport mechanically ventilated patients. Responds to all code situations. Maintains patient’s chart that contains pertinentidentification and therapy information.
- Orders repairs when needed.
- Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees andother health care personnel.
- Supervises students during training.
Reads prescription, measures arterial blood gases, and reviewspatient information to assess patient condition and determinerequirements 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 neededthat will be compatible with physician’s orders. Monitors patient’s physiological responses to therapy, such asvital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistrychanges. Performs bronchopulmonary drainage and assists patient inperforming breathing exercises. Performs pulmonary function tests to be used by physician indiagnosis of case. Consults with physician in the event of adverse reactions.
Qualifications:
Graduate of a Co ARC (Committee on Accreditation forRespiratory Care) approved Respiratory program required OR Students who have received a temporary license are permitted tobegin employment with approval from the Human Resources departmentalong with their official transcripts. Basic Life Support or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation requiredCertified Respiratory Therapist (CRTT) from the National Board forRespiratory Care (NBRC) required prior to expiration of temporarypractice permit. Respiratory therapists who receive their CRT credential fromthe NBRC after July 1, 2002 are required to maintain certificationunder the NBRC requirements
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
CPR required based on AHAstandards that include both a didactic and skills demonstrationcomponent within 30 days of hire Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation(CPR) Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT) Osteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners(RCP) UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
