UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is seeking a Lead Respiratory Therapist to support the Adult Team!

Our Adult Team at Magee-Womens Hospital cares for a wide variety of patients every shift, including medical/surgical, orthopedics, bariatric, gynecology/oncology, and geriatric. They also have the unique opportunity to care for new mothers on our obstetric units, and respond to the Emergency Department, PACU, and Cardiac and Respiratory Arrests. They are members of the Rapid Response and Difficult Airway teams, and participate in multidisciplinary rounding.

This position will work rotating shifts. Hours are subject to change based on business needs.

As Respiratory Therapist at UPMC, you will find:

·       Newly expanded Career Ladder, amazing growth opportunities

·       Competitive wages

o   $20,000 sign on bonus for 2 year commitment

·       An incomparable Total Rewards package, including tuition assistance

o   Up to five and half weeks of Paid Time Off Annually, plus seven paid holidays per year

o   Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents

Responsibilities:

Must successfully complete 2 approved projects from the department’s Project List during each annual performance review period. Coordinates scheduling needs and directs shift assignments; resolves problems, completes all records and reports and ensures hospital and department policies and procedures are followed. May participate in quality improvement activities and initiatives. Performs the duties of a Senior Respiratory Therapist: Reads prescription, measures arterial blood gases, and reviews patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment, such as type and duration of therapy, and medication dosages. Sets up and operates devices, such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators. Monitors patient’s physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes. Under indirect supervision, is responsible for the utilization of departmental resources.