• Respiratory Therapist

    UPMC (Somerset, PA)


    UPMC Somerset is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our team. This full-time position works rotating 12-hour shifts-7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM-and includes weekend and holiday rotations. As part of a compassionate, community-focused hospital, you'll deliver high-quality care across all patient populations and service areas. 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 and abnormalities.

    Sign-On Bonus Eligible:

    + $12,000 for candidates with 0-1 year of experience

    + $20,000 for candidates with 1+ years of experience

    Responsibilities:

    + Assess patient condition by reviewing prescriptions, arterial blood gases, and clinical data to determine therapy needs.

    + Select and administer appropriate respiratory treatments, ensuring alignment with physician orders.

    + Set up and operate mechanical ventilators, aerosol generators, and therapeutic gas systems.

    + Monitor and adjust equipment to maintain optimal treatment parameters and patient safety.

    + Evaluate medical orders and interpret clinical data to support patient care goals.

    + Track patient responses to therapy, including vital signs and blood chemistry changes.

    + Perform pulmonary function tests and assist with bronchopulmonary drainage and breathing exercises.

    + Respond to emergency code situations and assist in transporting ventilated patients.

    + Maintain accurate patient records and coordinate equipment repairs as needed.

    + Supervise and train students and staff in respiratory care procedures.

    + Graduate of a Co ARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program required

    + Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required

    + Basic Life Support or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation required

    + Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required

    + Respiratory therapists who receive their RRT 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

    + Osteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP)

    + Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

    + Act 33 with renewal

    + Act 34 with renewal

    + Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

     

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran