Respiratory Therapist, CRT/RRT - UPMC Presbyterian

UPMC

2 months ago

United StatesFull TimeRespiratory Therapy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UPMC as a Respiratory Therapist, CRT/RRT - UPMC Presbyterian in United States.

Key Responsibilities

are performed in all patient populations and in all patient service areas.

Responsibilities: Assists to transport mechanically ventilated patients.

Responds to all code situations.

Evaluates the appropriateness of medical orders.

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.

Sets up and operates devices, such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.

Operates equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment, such as volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature, and to administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join UPMC as a Respiratory Therapist, CRT/RRT - UPMC Presbyterian.

Key Skills

Mechanical VentilationCode ResponseClinical Data InterpretationChart MaintenanceBronchopulmonary DrainageBreathing ExercisesPulmonary Function TestsArterial Blood GasesInhalant AdministrationTherapeutic Gas AdministrationAerosol GenerationEquipment InspectionLife SupportCritical CareTrauma Care

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Respiratory Therapist, CRT/RRT - UPMC Presbyterian position at UPMC includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Mechanical Ventilation, Code Response, Clinical Data Interpretation, Chart Maintenance, Bronchopulmonary Drainage, Breathing Exercises, Pulmonary Function Tests, Arterial Blood Gases. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory therapy services and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies under physician direction and prescription, covering all patient populations and service areas. Key duties include assisting with mechanically ventilated patient tran...

Benefits package: Sign On Bonus. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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