Respiratory Therapist, RRT - Casual
Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Williamsport
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Purpose: 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: - 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 - Assists to
transport mechanically ventilated patients. Responds to all code
situations. - Maintains patient's chart that contains pertinent
identification and therapy information. * Orders repairs when
needed. * Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and
other health care personnel. * Supervises students during training.
- Sets up and operates devices, such as mechanical ventilators,
therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control
systems, and aerosol generators. Operates equipment to ensure
specified parameters of treatment, such as volume, gas
concentration, humidity, and temperature, and to administer
medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients. Observes equipment
function and adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results to
therapy. Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure
equipment functions safely and efficiently. - Evaluates the
appropriateness of medical orders. Interprets clinical data to
optimize patient clinical objectives. - Monitors patient's
physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial
blood gases, and blood chemistry changes. Performs bronchopulmonary
drainage and assists patient in performing breathing exercises.
Performs pulmonary function tests to be used by physician in
diagnosis of case. Consults with physician in the event of adverse
reactions. Graduate of a Co ARC (Committee on Accreditation for
Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program required Respiratory
Care Practitioner (RCP) license. Basic Life Support or Cardio
Pulmonary Resuscitation required. Registered Respiratory Therapist
(RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required
Respiratory therapists who receive their RRT credential from the
NBRC after July 1, 2002 are required to maintain certification
under the NBRC requirements Licensure, Certifications, and
Clearances: CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a
didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of
hire.Effective 11/1/2025, those practicing in New York with valid
NY Respiratory Therapist license must also hold valid RRT
certification. - 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 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity
Employer/Disability/Veteran
Keywords: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center, Lower Merion , Respiratory Therapist, RRT - Casual, Healthcare , Williamsport, Pennsylvania
