Respiratory Therapist (Urgent Search)

Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Somerset
Posted on: November 1, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Under the general direction of a physician and by prescription, the Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory therapy services and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies. This full-time position supports the Sleep Lab at UPMC Somerset and works rotating 12-hour shifts, including every other weekend. Sign-On Bonus Eligible: - $12,000 for candidates with 0–1 year of experience - $20,000 for candidates with 1 years of experience Responsibilities: - Evaluate the appropriateness of medical orders and interpret clinical data to optimize patient outcomes. - Set up and operate respiratory equipment including mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas systems, aerosol generators, and environmental control systems. - Monitor and adjust equipment to ensure optimal therapy delivery, including parameters such as volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature. - Administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs, and observe equipment function for safety and efficiency. - Assist in the transport of mechanically ventilated patients and respond to all code situations. - Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient charts with therapy information. - Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees and supervise students during clinical training. - Assess patient condition through prescription review, arterial blood gas measurement, and clinical evaluation to determine therapy requirements. - Determine appropriate methods for administering inhalants and make necessary modifications in line with physician orders. - Monitor physiological responses to therapy, including vital signs, blood gases, and chemistry changes. - Perform bronchopulmonary drainage, assist with breathing exercises, and conduct pulmonary function tests. - Consult with physicians regarding adverse reactions or therapy adjustments. Why Join UPMC Somerset? - Supportive team environment with opportunities for growth. - Work in a specialized setting supporting sleep medicine. - Competitive compensation and generous sign-on bonuses. - Comprehensive benefits package. - Graduate of a Co ARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program required OR students who have received a temporary license are permitted to begin employment with approval from the Human Resources department along with their official transcripts. - 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: - Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire - Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT) - Osteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP) - Act 33 with renewal - Act 34 with renewal - Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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