Respiratory Therapist, RRT/CRT - Casual - Muncy
UPMC
**Join Our Team as a Casual Respiratory Therapist at UPMC Muncy!**
Are you a skilled respiratory therapist looking for a flexible and rewarding opportunity? UPMC Muncy is seeking a dedicated professional to join our team on a casual basis, working rotating three—12-hour shifts per six-week schedule to maintain casual status.
Applicants will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary based on individual education, experience, and certifications.
**Why UPMC Muncy?**
+ **Flexible Schedule:** Enjoy the freedom to balance work with your personal life.
+ **Supportive Environment:** Work under the guidance of experienced physicians and alongside a collaborative healthcare team.
+ **Professional Growth:** Gain valuable experience in a variety of patient care settings.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ **Patient Assessment:** Read prescriptions, measure arterial blood gases, and review patient information to determine the best treatment plans.
+ **Therapy Administration:** Set up and operate respiratory therapy equipment, ensuring optimal treatment parameters and patient safety.
+ **Emergency Response:** Assist in transporting mechanically ventilated patients and respond to all code situations.
+ **Documentation:** Maintain accurate patient charts and order equipment repairs as needed.
+ **Education & Supervision:** Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees and supervise students during their training.
+ **Clinical Evaluation:** Monitor patients’ physiological responses to therapy and perform pulmonary function tests to aid in diagnosis.
+ Graduate of a CoARC-approved Respiratory program.
+ Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in Pennsylvania.
+ Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
+ Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
+ Ongoing certification maintenance as required by the NBRC.
**Join us at UPMC Muncy and make a difference in the lives of our patients while enjoying a flexible and supportive work environment. Apply today!**
**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**
CPR is required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
+ Osteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP)
+ Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**
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