Respiratory Therapist, RRT/CRT - Casual - Lock Haven

Join Our Team as a Casual Respiratory Therapist at UPMC Lock Haven!

Are you a dedicated Respiratory Therapist looking for a flexible and rewarding opportunity? UPMC Lock Haven is seeking a passionate and skilled individual to join our team on a casual basis. This role offers the chance to work rotating 8 and 12-hour shifts, with a minimum requirement of 36 hours per 6-week schedule, plus one major holiday per year.

*We will consider CRT, RRT, and all levels of the career ladder. The final title and pay will be determined by education experience and certifications.

About the Role:

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will provide essential respiratory therapy services and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities. Working under the general direction of a physician and by prescription, you will deliver high-quality care across all patient populations and service areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess patient conditions by reading prescriptions, measuring arterial blood gases, and reviewing patient information to determine treatment requirements.
• Administer inhalants and medications, ensuring compatibility with physician’s orders and observing necessary precautions.
• Assist in transporting mechanically ventilated patients and respond to all code situations.
• Maintain detailed patient charts and order repairs when needed.
• Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees and other healthcare personnel, and supervise students during training.
• Set up and operate respiratory therapy equipment, ensuring optimal treatment parameters and safe, efficient function.
• Evaluate medical orders and interpret clinical data to optimize patient outcomes.
• Monitor patients’ physiological responses to therapy and perform necessary procedures, including bronchopulmonary drainage and pulmonary function tests.
• Consult with physicians in the event of adverse reactions.