Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Are you a passionate Respiratory Therapist eager to thrive in a vibrant and dynamic environment? Look no further! UPMC Hanover is searching for a dedicated full-time night shift Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our exceptional team! The schedule for this role is 7:00 PM-7:00 AM, with a weekend rotation scheduled every 4th weekend. All therapists must also participate in the holiday coverage rotation.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Learning: Be part of a cutting-edge team where continuous learning and growth are at the forefront.

• Career Advancement: Your experience and education will place you in the perfect role within our Respiratory Therapist career ladder, ensuring you get the recognition and salary you deserve. We also offer night shift and sign-on bonus incentives!

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to elevate your career and make a real impact. Apply now and become a vital part of our mission to provide top-notch respiratory care!

Purpose: Provide respiratory therapy services and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies under physician direction. Demonstrate advanced respiratory care knowledge and perform all duties of a Respiratory Therapist, RRT, across all patient populations and service areas.

Responsibilities:

• Administer high-risk therapies (e.g., Nitric Oxide, Tracheal Gas Insufflation) and perform advanced functions in various settings (OR, ED, Cath Lab, etc.).

• Conduct procedures like bronchoscopy, ABG lab troubleshooting, pulmonary function tests, EEG, EKG, stress testing, and 24-hour Holter monitoring.

• Monitor patient responses to therapy, perform bronchopulmonary drainage, and assist with breathing exercises.

• Maintain patient charts, order repairs, and demonstrate procedures to trainees and healthcare personnel.

• Transport mechanically ventilated patients and respond to code situations.

• Evaluate medical orders and interpret clinical data to optimize patient outcomes.

• Set up and operate respiratory therapy equipment, ensuring safe and efficient function.

• Act as Lead Respiratory Therapist in the absence of the Supervisor or Manager, providing problem-solving, training, and technique demonstration.

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

• In lieu of an Associate's degree, must have 5 to 7 years of experience or have an NBRC Certification; Bachelor's degree is preferred.

• 2 years of total respiratory care experience with a minimum of 1 year in critical care is required.

• Must successfully complete 1 approved project from the department's project list during each annual performance review period. Project approved within 3 months of hire.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

• Employees practicing in Pennsylvania: Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 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. Employees practicing in Maryland: Maryland Respiratory Therapist license required.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

• Osteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP)

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

• Act 33 with renewal

• Act 34 with renewal

• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran