Respiratory Therapist - Full-time Days
About The Position
The Respiratory Therapist provides inpatient respiratory care at Select Specialty Hospital - Pittsburgh, a critical illness recovery hospital located inside UPMC Montefiore. The hospital provides post-ICU care to chronic, critically ill patients who need extended healing and recovery. The role supports patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions and contributes to compassionate, high-quality care throughout their recovery. The position is full-time, daytime work. The employer offers an extensive orientation program, a clinical ladder program, tuition reimbursement and continuing education, and a student debt benefit program. Full-time team members are also offered PTO, medical/RX, health, vision and dental plan options, a company-matching 401(k), and life and disability protection. The posting lists a $5,000 sign-on bonus and free parking.
Requirements
- Hold an active CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or a state equivalent.
- Provide proof of graduation: a college transcript or diploma is preferred; a high school transcript or diploma or GED is also accepted.
- Possess Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the start date.
- Hold current state licensure.
- Obtain ACLS within six months of hire. Agency respiratory therapists must have ACLS before their first shift; PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- One year of related experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and recommend an appropriate treatment plan.
- Provide respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
- Insert and remove endotracheal tubes.
- Promote continuous quality improvement.
- Teach and counsel patients and families.
Benefits
- $5,000 sign-on bonus
- Free parking
- Tuition reimbursement
- Continuing education
- Clinical ladder program
- Student debt benefit program
- Generous paid time off for full-time team members
- Medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings for full-time team members
- Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan
- Life and disability protection for full-time team members
- Weekend shift differentials
- Extensive Respiratory Therapist orientation program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
