Respiratory Therapist, CRT, RRT, Sr. RRT

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 :

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

$20,000 for therapists with 1+ years of experience (2-year commitment)

Who We're Looking For :

We welcome Respiratory Therapists at all career stages, including :

Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRT)

Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT)

Senior Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT)

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 :

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

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

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

Leading respiratory care procedures and mentoring students and staff

Responding to code situations and assisting with patient transport

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

Why Join Us?

Competitive compensation and benefits

Career growth and leadership opportunities

Supportive, collaborative team environment

Meaningful work that makes a difference every day

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.

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

Associate's degree is preferred.

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

Have 5 to 7 years of respiratory care experience , or

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

Bachelor's degree is preferred.

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

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

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

Licensure, Certifications & Clearances :

All Employees :

• Must have CPR certification that meets AHA standards , including both classroom and hands-on components, within 30 days of hire .

If Practicing in Pennsylvania :

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

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

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

Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Osteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP)

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran