Job Description

Job Description

Under the general direction of a physician and by prescription, the Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory therapy services and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies. This full-time position supports the Sleep Lab at UPMC Somerset and works rotating 12-hour shifts, including every other weekend.

Sign-On Bonus Eligible:

• $12,000 for candidates with 0–1 year of experience
• $20,000 for candidates with 1+ years of experience

Responsibilities :

• Evaluate the appropriateness of medical orders and interpret clinical data to optimize patient outcomes.
• Set up and operate respiratory equipment including mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas systems, aerosol generators, and environmental control systems.
• Monitor and adjust equipment to ensure optimal therapy delivery, including parameters such as volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature.
• Administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs, and observe equipment function for safety and efficiency.
• Assist in the transport of mechanically ventilated patients and respond to all code situations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient charts with therapy information.
• Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees and supervise students during clinical training.

• Assess patient condition through prescription review, arterial blood gas measurement, and clinical evaluation to determine therapy 

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• Determine appropriate methods for administering inhalants and make necessary modifications in line with physician orders.
• Monitor physiological responses to therapy, including vital signs, blood gases, and chemistry changes.
• Perform bronchopulmonary drainage, assist with breathing exercises, and conduct pulmonary function tests.
• Consult with physicians regarding adverse reactions or therapy adjustments.

Why Join UPMC Somerset?

• Supportive team environment with opportunities for growth.
• Work in a specialized setting supporting sleep medicine.
• Competitive compensation and generous sign-on bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Graduate of a Co ARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program required OR students who have received a temporary license are permitted to begin employment with approval from the Human Resources department along with their official transcripts. 
• Basic Life Support or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation required 
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRTT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required prior to expiration of temporary practice permit. 
• Respiratory therapists who receive their CRT credential from the NBRC after July 1, 2002 are required to maintain certification under the NBRC requirements

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
• Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT)
• Osteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP)
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
  UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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