Respiratory Therapist, RRT, Senior | Casual

Casual Respiratory Therapist, RRT | UPMC Williamsport

Join the Respiratory Therapy team at UPMC Williamsport and provide specialized respiratory care to patients across a variety of clinical settings. This casual opportunity is a great fit for an experienced Respiratory Therapist looking for scheduling flexibility while maintaining hands-on experience with diverse and complex patient populations.

Schedule

• Casual position
• Rotating 12-hour shifts , days with rotation to nights
• Casual team members are required to work 6 shifts within each 6-week scheduling period
• Rotating weekend coverage
• Participation in 2 UPMC holidays
• NRP certification must be obtained within 6 to 9 months of hire

Career Ladder Opportunity: Candidates will be considered at all appropriate levels of the Respiratory Therapist career ladder. Final job title and rate will be determined at the time of offer based on experience and qualifications.

What You'll Do

Under the direction of a physician and according to prescribed treatment plans, the Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care and life-support services to patients with cardiopulmonary conditions. You will work with patients across all age groups and clinical areas while using your skills and judgment to deliver safe, effective respiratory care.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient conditions, review physician orders, and evaluate clinical information to determine appropriate respiratory therapy interventions.
• Set up, operate, monitor, and adjust respiratory therapy equipment, including mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas systems, and aerosol delivery devices.
• Monitor patient responses to therapy, including vital signs, arterial blood gases, and other relevant clinical data, and communicate changes or adverse reactions to the appropriate provider.
• Provide advanced respiratory therapies and modalities, including Nitric Oxide (NO) administration and Tracheal Gas Insufflation (TGI), as applicable.
• Provide respiratory care in a variety of clinical settings, which may include the Emergency Department, OR, Cath Lab, recovery areas, Lung Center, and patient transport .
• Assist with the transport of mechanically ventilated patients and respond to emergency and code situations.
• Perform additional respiratory and diagnostic procedures as needed, including bronchoscopy support, arterial blood gas testing and troubleshooting, and pulmonary function testing.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation, treatment records, and other required clinical information.
• Inspect and troubleshoot respiratory equipment to help ensure safe and effective operation.
• Provide education and guidance to patients, trainees, students, and other healthcare professionals.
• Serve as a clinical resource to other team members, assisting with troubleshooting, training, and advanced respiratory care techniques.
• Function in a Lead/Charge Respiratory Therapist capacity when needed based on department operations.

Why Join the Team?

This casual role offers the opportunity to maintain your respiratory therapy skills while working across a broad range of patient populations and clinical environments. You'll have exposure to advanced respiratory modalities, emergency care, mechanical ventilation, and interdisciplinary patient care, while benefiting from the flexibility of a casual schedule.

• Graduate of a Respiratory Care program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) required.
• In lieu of an associate degree, 5 to 7 years of respiratory care experience or NBRC certification may be considered.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of respiratory care experience , including at least 1 year of critical care experience , required.
• Respiratory Therapists who earned their RRT credential after July 1, 2002, must maintain certification in accordance with NBRC requirements.
• Complete one approved departmental project during each annual performance review period. Initial project must be approved within 3 months of hire .

Licensure, Certifications & Clearances

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in Pennsylvania required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR required within 30 days of hire and must meet AHA standards, including both didactic instruction and skills demonstration.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification must be obtained within 6 to 9 months of hire .
• Act 33 Clearance with renewal.
• Act 34 Clearance with renewal.
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran