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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