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UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center

Respiratory Therapist, CRT, RRT, Sr. RRT

UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States

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Job Description

Join Our Team as a Respiratory Therapist – Full-Time (.9 FTE) Rotating 12-Hour Shifts | Weekends & Holidays Included Sign-On Bonus up to $20,000!

\n Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in patient care while advancing your career in respiratory therapy? We’re hiring a dedicated

Respiratory Therapist

to join our dynamic team. This full-time role offers rotating 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays, and comes with

exceptional financial incentives

for qualified candidates.

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Sign-On Bonus Details:

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$12,000

for therapists with

0–1 year of experience

(2-year commitment)

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$20,000

for therapists with

1+ years of experience

(2-year commitment) \n \n

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Who We’re Looking For:

\n We welcome Respiratory Therapists at all career stages, including:

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Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRT)

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Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT)

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Senior Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT)

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Final title and compensation are based on your education, experience, and certifications.

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What You’ll Do:

\n As a Respiratory Therapist, you’ll provide life-saving care and support to patients with cardiopulmonary conditions. You’ll work under physician direction to deliver advanced therapies and interventions across a variety of settings, including:

\n \n Operating Rooms (OR), Emergency Department (ED), Cath Lab, and Transport

\n Administering Nitric Oxide (NO), Tracheal Gas Insufflation (TGI), and mechanical ventilation

\n Performing bronchoscopy, ABG lab troubleshooting, pulmonary function tests, EEG, EKG, stress testing, and more

\n Leading respiratory care procedures and mentoring students and staff

\n Responding to code situations and assisting with patient transport

\n \n You may also serve as a

Lead Respiratory Therapist

when needed, supporting team coordination and clinical excellence.

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Why Join Us?

\n \n Competitive compensation and benefits

\n Career growth and leadership opportunities

\n Supportive, collaborative team environment

\n Meaningful work that makes a difference every day

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\n Ready to take the next step in your respiratory therapy career?

Apply today

and be part of a team that values your expertise and dedication.

\n Must be a graduate of a

CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program .

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Associate’s degree

is preferred.

\n \n If you do

not

have an Associate’s degree, you must meet

one

of the following:

\n Have

5 to 7 years of respiratory care experience ,

or

\n Hold a

National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) certification .

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Bachelor’s degree

is preferred.

\n Must have

at least 2 years of total respiratory care experience , including

1 year in critical care .

\n Within

3 months of hire , you must select and get approval for

one department-approved project .

\n \n This project must be completed during each

annual performance review period .

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Licensure, Certifications & Clearances:

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All Employees:

\n \n Must have

CPR certification

that meets

AHA standards , including both classroom and hands-on components, within

30 days of hire .

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If Practicing in Pennsylvania:

\n \n Must have a valid

Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license

in Pennsylvania.

\n Must be a

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

certified by the NBRC.

\n \n If you earned your RRT

after July 1, 2002 , you must maintain certification per NBRC requirements.

\n \n \n \n Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) \n Osteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP) \n Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) \n Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal \n Act 33 with renewal \n Act 34 with renewal \n Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal \n \n UPMC is an Equal Opportunity

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