Sr Respiratory Therapist, RRT - Casual

UPMC Williamsport is seeking a Casual Respiratory Therapist, RRT! This role will work primarily nights, as needed, including every other weekend and holiday. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate eager to gain experience, this could be your opportunity!

Applicants will be considered at all levels of the respiratory therapist career ladder. Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects the level of education, experience, and manager discretion at the time of offer.

Responsibilities:

· Advanced Respiratory Care: Demonstrates advanced knowledge in high-risk modalities specific to the business entity, including Nitric Oxide (NO) administration and Tracheal Gas Insufflation (TGI).

· Therapy Administration: Effectively administers all therapies and performs advanced functions in non-traditional settings such as the OR, ED, Cath Lab, Lung Center, Recovery areas, and Transport.

· Specialized Procedures: Performs bronchoscopy, Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) lab troubleshooting, pulmonary function tests, breath alcohol testing, EEG, EKG, stress testing, and 24-hour Holter monitoring hook-up and scanning as needed.

· Patient Monitoring: Monitors patients' physiological responses to therapy, including vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes. Performs bronchopulmonary drainage and assists patients with breathing exercises.

· Consultation: Consults with physicians in the event of adverse reactions and maintains patient charts with pertinent identification and therapy information.

· Equipment Management: Orders repairs when needed and inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure safe and efficient functioning.

· Training and Supervision: Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other healthcare personnel, supervises students during training, and functions as a senior-level resource to other staff.

· Patient Transport: Assists in transporting mechanically ventilated patients and responds to all code situations.

· Clinical Evaluation: Evaluates the appropriateness of medical orders and interprets clinical data to optimize patient outcomes.

· General Duties: Performs the duties of a Respiratory Therapist, RRT, including reading prescriptions, measuring arterial blood gases, reviewing patient information, setting up and operating devices, and observing equipment function to ensure optimal therapy results.