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)
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran