About this opportunity
System One Holdings, LLC lists this Respiratory Therapist opportunity in pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT)
We are seeking Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) to provide critical respiratory care and diagnostic support. This role involves high-stakes decision-making, emergency response, and the management of life-sustaining equipment to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Core Responsibilities
Emergency Response: Respond to all "code" situations and assist in the transport of mechanically ventilated patients.
Clinical Decision-Making: Evaluate medical orders, interpret clinical data (ABGs), and determine optimal treatment plans and medication dosages.
Patient Care: Monitor vital signs and therapy responses; perform bronchopulmonary drainage and pulmonary function testing.
Equipment Management: Set up and operate ventilators, aerosol generators, and therapeutic gas systems; perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting.
Leadership: Document patient care accurately and provide mentorship to students and trainees.
Senior RRT | Additional Scope
Administer high-risk modalities including Nitric Oxide (NO) and Tracheal Gas Insufflation (TGI).
Operate in advanced settings (OR, ED, Cath Lab) and perform specialized diagnostics (EEG, EKG, Holter monitoring).
Requirements
Education: Graduate of a CoARC-approved Respiratory Care program.
Licensure: Active Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
Certification: NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and BLS/CPR certification.
Maintenance: Must maintain NBRC credentials as required.
Ref: #558-Scientific
Worksite address
pittsburgh, PA, 15289, US
Who can apply
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