Muncy, PA, 17756, USA
27 days ago
Respiratory Therapist, RRT/CRT - Casual - Muncy
**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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