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nCasual Respiratory Therapist
nSchedule:
nThis casual position offers flexibility with a variety of 8- and 12-hour shifts, including day, evening, and night schedules. Weekend availability is required based on departmental needs. Casual Respiratory Therapists are expected to work one winter holiday and one summer holiday annually.
nPosition Summary
nUnder the direction of a physician and based on prescribed treatment plans, the Respiratory Therapist provides comprehensive respiratory care and life-support services to patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. Care is provided across all patient populations and clinical service areas while ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and quality care.
nResponsibilitiesPatient Assessment & Treatment Planning
nnnReview physician orders, patient history, arterial blood gas results, and clinical information to assess respiratory status and determine appropriate treatment plans.
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nnEvaluate the appropriateness of medical orders and interpret clinical data to support optimal patient outcomes.
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nnDetermine the most effective methods of therapy administration, including necessary modifications consistent with physician orders.
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n nRespiratory Care Services
nnnAdminister respiratory treatments, medicinal gases, and aerosolized medications.
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nnPerform bronchopulmonary drainage techniques and educate patients on breathing exercises and pulmonary hygiene.
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nnMonitor patient responses to therapy, including vital signs, arterial blood gases, and laboratory results.
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nnConsult with physicians regarding patient progress and any adverse reactions to treatment.
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nnPerform pulmonary function testing to assist physicians in diagnosis and treatment planning.
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n nCritical Care & Emergency Response
nnnSet up, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot respiratory care equipment, including mechanical ventilators and oxygen delivery systems.
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nnAssist with the transport of mechanically ventilated patients.
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nnRespond to emergency situations and participate in code team activations.
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n nEquipment & Documentation
nnnInspect, test, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure safe and effective operation.
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nnMonitor equipment performance and make adjustments to optimize patient therapy.
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nnDocument treatments, assessments, and patient responses accurately in the medical record.
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nnCoordinate equipment repairs and routine maintenance as needed.
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n nEducation & Collaboration
nnnServe as a respiratory care resource for patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
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nnDemonstrate respiratory care procedures and best practices to healthcare personnel and trainees.
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nnSupervise and support respiratory therapy students during clinical training experiences.
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n nWhy Join UPMC?
nAs a Casual Respiratory Therapist, you'll have the opportunity to utilize advanced respiratory care skills in a collaborative healthcare environment while enjoying the flexibility of a casual schedule. You'll play a vital role in improving patient outcomes across a variety of care settings and patient populations.
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nnGraduate of a CoARC (Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) accredited Respiratory Therapy program required.
n nExperience
nnPrevious respiratory care experience in an acute care setting preferred.
n nLicensure & Certification
nnnCurrent Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
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nnCurrent Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
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nnRespiratory Therapists who earned their RRT credential after July 1, 2002, must maintain certification in accordance with NBRC requirements.
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nnBasic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required.
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nnCPR certification must meet American Heart Association (AHA) standards and include both didactic and hands-on skills demonstration components within 30 days of hire.
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nnEffective November 1, 2025, individuals practicing in New York with a valid New York Respiratory Therapist license must also maintain a valid RRT credential.
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n nKnowledge, Skills & Abilities
nnnStrong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
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nnAbility to interpret arterial blood gases, pulmonary function testing, and other respiratory diagnostic data.
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nnKnowledge of respiratory care equipment, including mechanical ventilators and oxygen delivery systems.
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nnAbility to respond effectively in emergency and critical care situations.
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nnStrong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
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nnCommitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
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n nClearances
nThe following clearances are required:
nnnAct 33 Child Abuse Clearance (with renewal)
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nnAct 34 Criminal Background Check
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nnAct 73 FBI Clearance (with renewal)
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n nRequired Licenses & Certifications
nnnBasic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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nnRespiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License
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nnRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credential
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n nUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Worksite address
williamsport, PA, 17705, US
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