Respiratory Therapist, RRT

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist, RRT at UPMC a 2.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Respiratory Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Respiratory Therapy position at UPMC is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

This position is based in Bedford, Pennsylvania.

Key skills and qualifications: Arterial Blood Gases Measurement, Patient Assessment, Mechanical Ventilation, Code Response, Chart Maintenance, Equipment Operation, Bronchopulmonary Drainage, Breathing Exercises. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Respiratory Therapist will assess patient conditions by reading prescriptions, measuring blood gases, and determining appropriate therapy, including administering inhalants and operating devices like mechanical ventilators. Responsibilities also include responding to codes, maintaining patient c...