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: - Have5 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, including1 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, within30 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