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Respiratory Therapist, CRT - Full-time - Cole-
Now Hiring: Full-Time Respiratory Therapist
Location: UPMC Cole
Schedule: Primarily Day Shift (with some rotational coverage)
Sign-On Bonus:
Location: UPMC Cole
Schedule: Primarily Day Shift (with some rotational coverage)
Sign-On Bonus:
- $12,000 for candidates with <1 year of experience
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$20,000 for candidates with 1+ years of experience
- Primarily daylight schedule for better work–life balance
- Every other weekend and holiday rotation—balanced and predictable
- Minimal on-call requirements
- Competitive sign-on bonus based on experience
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Career ladder placement aligned with your education, experience, and professional achievements
- Review and evaluate the appropriateness of medical orders and interpret clinical data to support optimal patient outcomes.
- Set up and manage equipment such as ventilators, therapeutic gas devices, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
- Monitor, adjust, and troubleshoot respiratory equipment to ensure safe and effective therapy delivery.
- Assist with the transport of mechanically ventilated patients and respond to all code situations.
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient documentation.
- Demonstrate respiratory procedures to trainees and healthcare staff and supervise students during clinical training.
- Assess patient conditions, including reviewing prescriptions, evaluating arterial blood gases, and determining appropriate therapy methods.
- Monitor and document physiological responses, conduct pulmonary function testing, and assist with breathing exercises.
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Collaborate with physicians regarding patient progress and adverse reactions as needed.
- Graduate of a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program required.
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Students with a temporary license may begin employment with Human Resources approval and submission of official transcripts.
- 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.
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Respiratory Therapists who obtained their CRT credential after July 1, 2002 must maintain certification in accordance with NBRC requirements.
⭐ Why Join Us?
Under physician direction and by prescription, the Respiratory Therapist provides critical respiratory therapy and life-support services to patients with cardiopulmonary conditions. You’ll work across all patient populations and care settings, making a meaningful difference every day.
Key Responsibilities
- Must hold one of the following Pennsylvania licensure classifications:
- Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)
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Osteopathic Respiratory Care
- Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance (with renewal)
- Act 34 Criminal Background Check (with renewal)
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Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Clearance (with renewal)
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