UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is seeking a Part Time 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

·       Sign-on bonuses:

o   $6k for new graduates

o   $7.5k for hires with >1 year of experience

We will consider CRT, RRT, and all levels of the career ladder. The final title and pay will be determined by education, experience and certifications.

Responsibilities:

·       Operate mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas apparatus, and aerosol generators

·       Transport mechanically ventilated patients

·       Maintain patient charts

·       Assess patient condition and determine treatment requirements

·       Monitor patient responses to therapy

·       Perform bronchopulmonary drainage and breathing exercises

·       Conduct pulmonary function tests