Respiratory Therapist, RRT - UPMC Lititz

Experience in NICU/NRP 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:

+ 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 ...