Job Description

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!

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.

Sign-On Bonus Details:

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• $12,000for therapists with 0–1 year of experience (2-year commitment)

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• $20,000for therapists with 1+ years of experience (2-year commitment)
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Who We’re Looking For:

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.

What You’ll Do:

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:

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

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

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

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• Leading respiratory care procedures and mentoring students and staff

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• Responding to code situations and assisting with patient transport

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You may also serve as a  Lead Respiratory Therapist when needed, supporting team coordination and clinical excellence.

Why Join Us?

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• Competitive compensation and benefits

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• Career growth and leadership opportunities

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• Supportive, collaborative team environment

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• Meaningful work that makes a difference every day

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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.

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• Must be a graduate of a  CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program .

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• Associate’s degree is preferred.

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• If you do  not have an Associate’s degree, you must meet  one of the following:

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• Have 5 to 7 years of respiratory care experience ,  or

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• Hold a  National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) certification .

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• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

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• Must have  at least 2 years of total respiratory care experience , including 1 year in critical care .

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• Within 3 months of hire , you must select and get approval for  one department-approved project .

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• This project must be completed during each  annual performance review period .

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Licensure, Certifications & Clearances:

All Employees:

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• 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:

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• Must have a valid  Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in Pennsylvania.

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• Must be a  Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)certified by the NBRC.

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• If you earned your RRT  after July 1, 2002 , you must maintain certification per NBRC requirements.

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

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