Job Description

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT –  

Fulltime 36 hour Day shift position with 12 hour shifts with rotation -every other weekend rotation 

AFSCME Union

Posted: April 30, 2024

We are currently offering a SIGN-ON BONUS for all full-time Respiratory Therapist positions! The amount of the sign-on bonus is based on experience.  Don’t miss out – apply today!

$12,000 bonus for 0-1 year of experience with a 2 year commitment to UPMC

$15,000 bonus for 1+ year of experience with a 2 year commitment to UPMC

Hiring rate will be based on CRT or RRT level and experience.

Purpose:
Administers respiratory care services to patients via Medical Staff approved techniques and procedures and with rules of respiratory care services. Cleans, repairs, and services respiratory care equipment and performs other related work. Has an active role in inservice education and orientation programs.

Responsibilities:

• Performs arterial puncture using both the radial and brachial arteries (may use femoral artery with a doctor’s order).Performs capillary punctures on newborn infants and small children using either heel or finger sticks.
• Administers bedside pulmonary function tests.
• Prepares and maintains required reports and patient records.
• Administers medical gases utilizing the following equipment: cannula, tent, croupette, mask, aerosol mask, HFNC and trach collar.
• Efficiently employs available equipment and supplies giving due care to their use and maintenance.
• Administers IPPV, IPPB, aerosol, nebulizer, and incentive spirometry treatments. All of the above contain drugs except incentive spirometry.
• Responsible for operating, maintenance, calibration, and performance of blood gas analyzers.
• Consults with and advises Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) regarding proper use of equipment, management of difficult patients, etc.
• Takes an active role in inservice education of the staff and well as orientation of new Department employees. Serves as a preceptor for the CRT staff during competency reviews. Assesses competency by observing the staff members’ knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary for the safe and effective delivery of respiratory care.
• Does work rotating shifts as need arises. Assists with planning, coordination, and supervision of the activities of the technical staff during the shift.
• Assists in the evaluation of equipment the Department is considering to purchase.
• Assists in the quality assurance program within the Department.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to adapt to clinical treatment and instructional aspect of care to all stages of the life cycle and to various states of health and disease.
• Keeps up to date with current trends and developments.Maintains working knowledge of Department procedure manuals.Participates in inservice programs to improve respiratory practice.Employee complies with established occupational exposure policies.
• Initiates and maintains mechanical pulmonary ventilation equipment in the ED, Nursery and ICU settings.
• Maintains an adequate level of laboratory supplies for the Blood Gas laboratory.
• Available for staff adjustments to help assure sufficient number of qualified staff are available to meet patient needs and respond to unusual occurrences and/or increased patient acuity.
• Administers aerosols for the purpose of sputum induction

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