Job Description
Join Our Team at UPMC Lock Haven as a Full-time Respiratory Therapist.
Are you ready to make a difference in patient care? UPMC Lock Haven is looking for dedicated and passionate Respiratory Therapists to join our team. This full-time position offers a dynamic work schedule with rotating 8 and 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays as they fall within a blocked schedule for better work-life balance.
Why Choose UPMC Lock Haven?
- Generous Sign-On Bonus.
- 0-1 years of experience: $12,000 (2-year commitment)
- 1+ years of experience: $20,000 (2-year commitment)
Whether you re a recent graduate eager to start your career or a seasoned professional seeking a new challenge, this is your opportunity to thrive at UPMC.
What You ll Do:
- Provide respiratory therapy services and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies.
- Assess patient conditions, determine treatment requirements, and administer therapy.
- Transport mechanically ventilated patients and respond to code situations.
- Maintain and update patient charts with therapy information.
- Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees and supervise students.
- Set up and operate respiratory therapy equipment, ensuring optimal treatment results.
- Evaluate medical orders and interpret clinical data to optimize patient care.
- Monitor patient responses to therapy and perform pulmonary function tests.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of a CoARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program.
- Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Maintenance of certification under NBRC requirements for those who received their RRT credential after July 1, 2002.
Why UPMC Lock Haven?
- Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy the flexibility of rotating shifts and a manageable work-life balance.
- Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience and enhance your skills in a supportive environment.
- Impactful Work: Make a difference in the lives of patients by providing critical respiratory care.
Join us at UPMC Lock Haven and be part of a team that values your skills and dedication. Apply today and take the next step in your career.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Osteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal