Respiratory Therapist CRT & RRT (Multiple Opportunities)

10 days ago
PennsylvaniaFull TimeRespiratory Therapy
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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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About UPMC

Hospitals and Health Care
Pittsburgh, PA
0-2

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus
Flexible Shifts
Career Ladder Opportunities
Tuition Assistance
Paid Study Time
Exam Reimbursement
3.5

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

10d ago