Experienced Respiratory Therapist, RRT - UPMC Children's Hospital

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Experienced Respiratory Therapists are invited to bring their expertise to UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, a leading institution known for advanced practice, innovation, and compassionate care. As a member of a highly skilled pediatric team, you will play a crucial role in critical decision-making and high-acuity interventions, collaborating closely with physicians and nurses to support complex patient journeys. At UPMC Children’s, your professional voice and clinical experience are highly valued. You will have access to state-of-the-art equipment, opportunities to mentor future therapists, and a supportive culture that celebrates expertise and compassion. The department is recognized for its technical skill and the meaningful connections its team builds with patients and families, fostering a spirit of mutual support. This role offers the chance to elevate patient care, support professional growth, and make a lasting impact with every breath delivered.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Co ARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program required.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
• Respiratory therapists who receive their RRT credential from the NBRC after July 1, 2002 are required to maintain certification under the NBRC requirements.
• BLS or CPR required.
• Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT).
• Osteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP).
• Act 31, 33, 34, & 73 Clearances with renewal.

Responsibilities

• Assists to transport mechanically ventilated patients.
• Responds to all code situations.
• Evaluates the appropriateness of medical orders.
• Interprets clinical data to optimize patient clinical objectives.
• Maintains patient's chart that contains pertinent identification and therapy information.
• Orders repairs when needed.
• Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel.
• Supervises students during training.
• Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
• Performs bronchopulmonary drainage and assists patient in performing breathing exercises.
• Performs pulmonary function tests to be used by physician in diagnosis of case.
• Consults with physician in the event of adverse reactions.
• Reads prescription, measures arterial blood gases, and reviews patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment, such as type and duration of therapy, and medication dosages.
• Determines most suitable method of administering inhalants, precautions to be observed, and modifications which may be needed that will be compatible with physician's orders.
• Sets up and operates devices, such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
• Operates equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment, such as volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature, and to administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients.
• Observes equipment function and adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results to therapy.
• Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment functions safely and efficiently.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonuses for qualified Respiratory Therapists: $15,000 for therapists with 0–1 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree