UPMC
Respiratory Therapist, RRT - UPMC Memorial
Job Description
ICU/NICU experience is strongly preferred!
Purpose of the Respiratory Therapist, RRT:
Under the general direction of a physician and by prescription, provides respiratory therapy services and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. Defined responsibilities are performed in all patient populations and in all patient service areas.
Responsibilities of the Respiratory Therapist, RRT:
+ Reads prescription, measures arterial blood gases, and reviews patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment, such as type and duration of therapy, and medication dosages. Determines most suitable method of administering inhalants, precautions to be observed, and modifications which may be needed that will be compatible with physician's orders
+ The Respiratory Therapist assists to transport mechanically ventilated patients. Responds to all code situations.
+ Maintains patient's...
Purpose of the Respiratory Therapist, RRT:
Under the general direction of a physician and by prescription, provides respiratory therapy services and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. Defined responsibilities are performed in all patient populations and in all patient service areas.
Responsibilities of the Respiratory Therapist, RRT:
+ Reads prescription, measures arterial blood gases, and reviews patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment, such as type and duration of therapy, and medication dosages. Determines most suitable method of administering inhalants, precautions to be observed, and modifications which may be needed that will be compatible with physician's orders
+ The Respiratory Therapist assists to transport mechanically ventilated patients. Responds to all code situations.
+ Maintains patient's...