Registered Respiratory Therapist

Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Altoona
Posted on: January 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Respiratory Therapist for Pulmonary Full-time - - 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday - no weekends/no Holidays AFSCME union Posted: January 14, 2026 Offering a sign on bonus up to $20,000! The amount offered varies based on experience! Responsibilities: - Administers medical gases utilizing the following equipment: cannula, tent, croupette, mask, aerosol mask, HFNC and trach collar. Administers IPPV, IPPB, aerosol, nebulizer, and incentive spirometry treatments. All of the above contain drugs except incentive spirometry.Administers aerosols for the purpose of sputum inductionInitiates and maintains mechanical pulmonary ventilation equipment in the ED, Nursery and ICU settings. - Performs arterial puncture using both the radial and brachial arteries (may use femoral artery with a doctor's order). Performs capillary punctures on newborn infants and small children using either heel or finger sticks.Responsible for operating, maintenance, calibration, and performance of blood gas analyzers.Administers bedside pulmonary function tests.Maintains an adequate level of laboratory supplies for the Blood Gas laboratory. - Prepares and maintains required reports and patient records.Keeps up to date with current trends and developments. Maintains working knowledge of Department procedure manuals. Participates in inservice programs to improve respiratory practice. Employee complies with established occupational exposure policies.Does work rotating shifts as need arises. Assists with planning, coordination, and supervision of the activities of the technical staff during the shift. - Consults with Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRT) and Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT)regarding proper use of equipment, management of difficult patients, etc.Assists in the evaluation of equipment the Department is considering to purchase.Takes an active role in inservice education of the staff and well as orientation of new Department employees. Assists in the quality assurance program within the Department. - Demonstrates knowledge and ability to adapt to clinical treatment and instructional aspect of care to all stages of the life cycle and to various states of health and disease.Efficiently employs available equipment and supplies giving due care to their use and maintenance.Available for staff adjustments to help assure sufficient number of qualified staff are available to meet patient needs and respond to unusual occurrences and/or increased patient acuity. - *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.*Performs other duties as assigned. Education and Formal Training Required: In accordance with Act 60, State Board of Medicine, and State Board of Osteopathic Medicine, must provide the Hospital with a copy of his/her current temporary practice permit or current certificate to practice in the Commonwealth as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Graduate of an AMA accredited school of respiratory therapy and successfully pass the registry exam. Experience Required: None. Specific Abilities: 1.Works under the general supervision of the Administrative Director and Advanced Respiratory Therapist and Clinical Coordinator of Respiratory Care. 2.Performs regular functions without direct supervision. 3.Consults the Advanced Respiratory Therapist and Clinical Coordinator, Administrative Director, and Medical Director as required. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. Must complete Neonatal Resuscitation Program within one year of Hire Date or transfer. Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) 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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