Sr Respiratory Therapist, RRT - Rotating Shifts - Casual

Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Williamsport
Posted on: July 19, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Join Our Team as a Casual Respiratory Therapist at UPMC Williamsport Hospital! /n Are you a dedicated Respiratory Therapist looking for a flexible and rewarding opportunity? UPMC Williamsport Hospital is seeking passionate individuals to join our team on a casual basis, working 12-hour shifts as needed. This role offers the perfect balance for those seeking to make a significant impact while maintaining flexibility in their schedule. /n Why Choose UPMC Williamsport? /n /n - Career Growth: We welcome candidates at all levels of the respiratory therapist career ladder. Your job title and salary will be tailored to your unique experience, education, and credentials. /n - Advanced Practice: Work under the general direction of a physician to provide life-saving respiratory therapy services and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities. /n - Diverse Experience: Perform a wide range of advanced respiratory care duties across various patient populations and service areas, including OR, ED, Cath Lab, Lung Center, Recovery areas, and more. /n /n Key Responsibilities: /n /n - High-Risk Modalities: Administer advanced therapies such as Nitric Oxide (NO) and Tracheal Gas Insufflation (TGI). /n - Specialized Functions: Perform bronchoscopy, Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) lab troubleshooting, pulmonary function tests, breath alcohol testing, EEG, EKG, stress testing, and 24-hour Holter monitoring. /n - Patient Monitoring: Track physiological responses to therapy, including vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes. /n - Collaborative Care: Consult with physicians on adverse reactions and maintain comprehensive patient charts. /n - Training & Supervision: Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees and supervise students during their training. /n - Emergency Response: Assist in transporting mechanically ventilated patients and respond to all code situations. /n - Equipment Management: Set up and operate respiratory therapy devices, ensuring optimal function and safety. /n /n What We Offer: /n /n - Supportive Environment: Function as a Lead Respiratory Therapist in the absence of the Supervisor or Manager, providing guidance and training to other staff. /n - Professional Development: Engage in continuous learning and development opportunities to advance your career. /n /n If you are a skilled Respiratory Therapist ready to take on new challenges and grow with a leading healthcare provider, we want to hear from you! /n Apply Today and Make a Difference at UPMC Williamsport Hospital! /n Requirements: /n /n - Education: /n /n - Graduate of a CoARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program. /n - In lieu of an Associate's degree, must have 5 to 7 years of experience or hold an NBRC Certification. /n - Bachelor's degree is preferred. /n /n /n - Experience: /n /n - Two (2) years of total respiratory care experience, with a minimum of one (1) year in critical care. /n - Must successfully complete one (1) approved project from the department's project list during each annual performance review period. Project must be approved within 3 months of hire. /n /n /n - Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: /n /n - CPR Certification: Required based on AHA standards, including both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. /n - Pennsylvania Employees: /n /n - Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. /n - Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). /n - Respiratory Therapists who receive their RRT credential from the NBRC after July 1, 2002, must maintain certification under the NBRC requirements. /n /n /n /n /n /n /n - Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) /n - Osteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP) /n - Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) /n - Act 33 with renewal /n - Act 34 with renewal /n - Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal /n /n UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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