Respiratory Therapist, RRT/CRT - Casual - Muncy

Join Our Team as a Casual Respiratory Therapist at UPMC Muncy!

Are you a skilled respiratory therapist looking for a flexible and rewarding opportunity? UPMC Muncy is seeking a dedicated professional to join our team on a casual basis, working rotating three-12-hour shifts per six-week schedule to maintain casual status.

Applicants will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary based on individual education, experience, and certifications.

Why UPMC Muncy?

• Flexible Schedule: Enjoy the freedom to balance work with your personal life.
• Supportive Environment: Work under the guidance of experienced physicians and alongside a collaborative healthcare team.
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a variety of patient care settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Assessment: Read prescriptions, measure arterial blood gases, and review patient information to determine the best treatment plans.
• Therapy Administration: Set up and operate respiratory therapy equipment, ensuring optimal treatment parameters and patient safety.
• Emergency Response: Assist in transporting mechanically ventilated patients and respond to all code situations.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate patient charts and order equipment repairs as needed.
• Education & Supervision: Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees and supervise students during their training.
• Clinical Evaluation: Monitor patients' physiological responses to therapy and perform pulmonary function tests to aid in diagnosis.
• Graduate of a CoARC-approved Respiratory program.
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in Pennsylvania.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Ongoing certification maintenance as required by the NBRC.

Join us at UPMC Muncy and make a difference in the lives of our patients while enjoying a flexible and supportive work environment. Apply today!

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

CPR is required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Osteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran