Respiratory Therapist CRT & RRT (Multiple Opportunities)

UPMC

1 month ago

PennsylvaniaFull TimeRespiratory Therapist

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UPMC as a Respiratory Therapist – Sign-On Bonus, Flexible Shifts in United States. Breathe Life into Your Career at UPMC – Hiring Respiratory Therapists! Various Opportunities | Flexible Shifts | Enhanced Bonus Opportunities Are you a passionate respiratory therapist ready to make a real impact?

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate Medical Orders: Assess the appropriateness of medical orders and interpret clinical data to optimize patient outcomes.

Operate Respiratory Equipment: Set up and manage devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.

Ensure equipment operates within specified parameters and administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs.

Monitor and Adjust Treatments: Observe equipment function, adjust settings for optimal therapy results, and inspect/test equipment for safety and efficiency.

Requirements

Decide on the best methods for administering inhalants and necessary precautions.

Monitor Patient Responses: Track physiological responses to therapy, perform bronchopulmonary drainage, assist with breathing exercises, and conduct pulmonary function tests.

Consult with physicians in case of adverse reactions.

Benefits & Compensation

Multiple shift options – including a Night Shift Program and Weekend Program with premium differentials

Career ladder opportunities aligned to your education, certifications, and experience

Support to grow from CRT to RRT, with tuition assistance, paid study time, and exam reimbursement We’re offering a sign

on bonus for qualified Respiratory Therapists: $12,000 for therapists with 0–1 year of experience (2

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Night or evening shifts may be required.

Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join UPMC as a Respiratory Therapist – Sign-On Bonus, Flexible Shifts.

Key Skills

Mechanical VentilatorsTherapeutic Gas AdministrationAerosol GeneratorsArterial Blood GasesBronchopulmonary DrainagePulmonary Function TestsPatient MonitoringEquipment OperationPatient AssessmentTreatment PlanningEmergency ResponsePatient ChartingTrainingSupervisionBLSCPR

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist CRT & RRT (Multiple Opportunities) at UPMC a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Respiratory Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

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 Pennsylvania.

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 Ventilators, Therapeutic Gas Administration, Aerosol Generators, Arterial Blood Gases, Bronchopulmonary Drainage, Pulmonary Function Tests, Patient Monitoring, Equipment Operation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Responsibilities include evaluating medical orders, operating and monitoring respiratory equipment such as mechanical ventilators, and administering medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to optimize patient outcomes. Therapists also assist in patient transport, respond to emergencies, maintain detailed ...

Benefits package: Sign-On Bonus, Flexible Shifts, Career Ladder Opportunities, Tuition Assistance, Paid Study Time, Exam Reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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