Respiratory Therapist, CRT - UPMC Cole- Full-Time Opportunities

Now Hiring: Respiratory Therapists (Full-Time & Casual)

UPMC Cole is excited to welcome a Respiratory Therapist to our dedicated and close-knit care team! This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact across all patient populations while enjoying a supportive, collaborative work environment.

We're excited to offer sign-on bonuses for qualified Respiratory Therapists who join our team:

• $15,000 for therapists with 01 year of experience with a 2-year full-time commitment
• $20,000 for therapists with 1+ years of experience with a 2-year full-time commitment

Plus, a limited-time incentive to earn an additional $10,000 upon completion of your third year of employment.

Prorated sign-on bonuses are also available for part-time positions.

Under physician direction and by prescription, the Respiratory Therapist provides comprehensive respiratory and life-support services to patients with cardiopulmonary conditions. This role offers the opportunity to work across all care settings and play a vital role in patient outcomes every day.

Key responsibilities include:

• Review and evaluate medical orders to ensure appropriateness and effectiveness of care
• Interpret clinical data, including arterial blood gases, to guide therapy decisions
• Set up, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot respiratory equipment such as ventilators, therapeutic gas devices, aerosol generators, and environmental control systems
• Monitor patient responses and adjust therapy as needed
• Assist with the transport of mechanically ventilated patients
• Respond to all code situations
• Perform pulmonary function testing and assist patients with breathing exercises
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation
• Collaborate closely with physicians regarding patient progress and any adverse reactions
• Demonstrate respiratory procedures and supervise students during clinical training

Education and training requirements include:

• Graduate of a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program required.
• Students with a temporary license may begin employment with Human Resources approval and submission of official transcripts.

Required certifications include:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required. Must meet AHA standards, including both didactic and hands-on skills components, within 30 days of hire.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRTT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required prior to the expiration of a temporary practice permit.
• Respiratory Therapists who obtained their CRT credential after July 1, 2002 must maintain certification in accordance with NBRC requirements.

Licensure:

• Must hold one of the following Pennsylvania licensure classifications:
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)
• Osteopathic Respiratory Care

Clearances:

• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance (with renewal)
• Act 34 Criminal Background Check (with renewal)
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Clearance (with renewal)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran