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UPMC Shadyside is hiring Respiratory Therapists of all levels of experience to support our Respiratory Therapy Department!

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a team that values your expertise and dedication, read further to explore this opportunity!

SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE!

External/eligible candidates (Part-Time status will receive 1/2 of sign-on bonus, and casual status not eligible)

+ **0-1 years of experience = $12,000** – with a 2-year commitment

+ **1+ years of experience = $20,000** – with a 2-year commitment

In addition, UPMC will now pay for fees to complete RRT exam costs for CRT’s who want to become a Registered Respiratory Therapist!

Why join us?

UPMC Shadyside is a Magnet recognized hospital that offers expert care for a vast amount of respiratory conditions. It is a smaller department with a community feel to offer focused and specialized care for our patients.

Want to know more about the department?

+ We operate using therapist driven protocols which enable the therapist autonomy to assess and provide care specific to patient needs!

+ You will have additional support staff consisting of respiratory care assistants as well as student interns. We also have a professional practice counsel and a specialized tracheostomy task force.

+ We offer flexible scheduling that encourages balance and collaboration amongst all staff!

Qualified candidates will be placed into the appropriate level:

+ CRT range: $24.66 – $42.57

+ RRT range: $27.08 – $46.81

+ Sr. RRT range: $29.05 – $50.28

We offer a lucrative career ladder that we utilize to allow for career growth and promotional opportunities with UPMC!

Under the general direction of a physician and by prescription, the Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory therapy services and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. Defined responsibilities are performed in all patient populations and in all patient service areas.

+ Graduate of a Co ARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program required.

+ Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required.

+ Basic Life Support or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation required Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRTT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required prior to expiration of temporary practice permit

+ Respiratory therapists who receive their CRT credential from the NBRC after July 1, 2002 are required to maintain certification under the NBRC requirements

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

+ Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT)

+ Osteopathic Respiratory Care

+ Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP)

+ CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran