Position Overview
**If you are looking for a Respiratory Therapist** opportunity **that offers flexible scheduling, ability to work with a diverse patient population, and a work environment that offers a family-oriented atmosphere, the casual RRT role at UPMC West Shore is for you!**
**Casual RTs must work a** minimum **of 16 hours every 6 weeks, and the selected candidate must agree to cover 1 holiday per year.**
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...