Experienced Respiratory Therapist, RRT - UPMC Children's Hospital
Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Pittsburgh
Posted on: March 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Bring your respiratory expertise to a place
where advanced practice, innovation, and compassion come together
every day — UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. As an
experienced Respiratory Therapist, you’ll join a highly skilled
pediatric team known for its commitment to excellence,
collaboration, and life?changing care. Here, Respiratory Therapists
play a central role in critical decision?making and high?acuity
interventions, working side?by?side with physicians and nurses to
support some of the most complex and inspiring patient journeys. At
UPMC Children’s, your professional voice matters and your clinical
experience is valued. You’ll have access to advanced equipment,
opportunities to mentor the next generation of therapists, and a
strong, supportive culture that celebrates the expertise and
compassion you bring to the bedside. Our team is recognized not
only for their technical skill, but for the meaningful connections
they build with patients and families — a spirit reflected in the
way they support one another every day. Join a department where
your experience elevates care, your growth is supported, and every
breath you help deliver creates a lasting impact. Eligible
applicants will be offered a sign on bonus of either $12,000 or
$20,000 based on experience for a 2-year work commitment!
Applicants will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary
based on their individual experience, certification and education.
- 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. - 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 Licensure,
Certifications and Clearances: - BLS or CPR required - Certified
Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT) - Osteopathic Respiratory
Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP) - Clearances with
renewal: - Act 31, 33, 34, & 73 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity
Employer/Disability/Veteran
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