• Respiratory Therapist, RRT/CRT - Casual

    UPMC (Muncy, PA)


    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