Respiratory Therapist, CRT or RRT
About The Position
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is hiring Full-Time Respiratory Therapists to support the Respiratory Therapy department at CHP Main Campus in Lawrenceville! UPMC offers an amazing Total Rewards package, including up to $6,000 yearly tuition reimbursement, competitive wages, a sign-on bonus and so much more! $20,000 sign-on bonus for 1 year of experience and beyond $12,000 for new grads with 0-1 year of experience 2-year work commitment with both sign-on bonuses Applicants will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience and education. The starting hourly rate is $24.66 for CRT and $27.08 for RRT.
Requirements
- Graduate of a Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care approved Respiratory program required
- Students who have received a temporary license along with official transcripts are permitted to begin employment
- Certified Respiratory Therapist from the National Board for Respiratory Care is required prior to expiration of temporary practice permit
- BLS or CPR required
- Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT)
- Osteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP)
- Act 31, 33, 34, & 73
Responsibilities
- Reviews prescriptions, patient data, and arterial blood gases to assess condition and determine therapy type, duration, and dosages.
- Selects appropriate inhalant administration methods, ensures compatibility with physician's orders, and evaluates medical orders.
- Interprets clinical data to optimize patient outcomes.
- Sets up, operates, and monitors ventilators, gas administration systems, environmental controls, and aerosol generators; adjusts equipment for optimal results.
- Ensures safe, efficient equipment function through inspection, testing, and ordering repairs when needed.
- Monitors patient responses (vital signs, blood gases, chemistry), performs drainage, breathing exercises, and pulmonary function tests.
- Consults physicians regarding adverse reactions and maintains accurate patient charts.
- Demonstrates procedures, supervises trainees, and assists in transporting ventilated patients.
- Responds to all emergency code situations.
Benefits
- amazing Total Rewards package
- up to $6,000 yearly tuition reimbursement
- competitive wages
- sign-on bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
