Join Our Team as a Respiratory Therapist in the Weekend Program and earn a 20% differential! Are you a dedicated and compassionate Respiratory Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact in patient care? UPMC Hamot is seeking skilled professionals to join our dynamic team. In the Weekend Program you will work 48 Weekends per a year, 24 hours per a weekend. In addition to your base rate you will earn a 20% shift differential! Weekend Program participants are eligible for full-time benefits! In this role, you'll work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide exceptional respiratory care. Under the general direction of a physician and by prescription, you will provide respiratory therapy services and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities. Your expertise will be utilized across all patient populations and service areas. If you're passionate about improving patient outcomes and thrive in a supportive and innovative environment, we want to hear from you! UPMC H amot is a 423-bed hospital offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services and serves as a regional referral hub and Level II Trauma Center. Supported by a 300-member medical staff, this facility cares for its patients in the UPMC Hamot tradition of quality, health, healing, and education. We're excited to offer sign-on bonuses for qualified Respiratory Therapists who join our team: $15,000 for therapists with 0-1 year of experience with a 2-year full-time commitment $20,000 for therapists with 1+ years of experience with a 2-year full-time commitment Sign-on bonuses are also available for part-time positions and will be prorated based on commitment. Learn more about our Respiratory Careers here: Respiratory Therapy Careers at UPMC Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and become a vital part of our healthcare community! Candidates will be placed on the appropriate step of the career ladder based on their experience and licensure.

Responsibilities:

Evaluate Medical Orders:

Assess the appropriateness of medical orders and interpret clinical data to optimize patient outcomes.

Operate Respiratory Equipment:

Set up and manage devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators. Ensure equipment operates within specified parameters and administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs.

Monitor and Adjust Treatments:

Observe equipment function, adjust settings for optimal therapy results, and inspect/test equipment for safety and efficiency.

Patient Transport and Emergency Response:

Assist in transporting mechanically ventilated patients and respond to all code situations.

Maintain Patient Records:

Keep detailed patient charts with pertinent identification and therapy information. Order repairs when needed.

Training and Supervision:

Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees and other healthcare personnel, and supervise students during their training.

Assess and Plan Treatments:

Read prescriptions, measure arterial blood gases, and review patient information to determine treatment requirements. Decide on the best methods for administering inhalants and necessary precautions.

Monitor Patient Responses:

Track physiological responses to therapy, perform bronchopulmonary drainage, assist with breathing exercises, and conduct pulmonary function tests. Consult with physicians in case of adverse reactions.