CRT Respiratory Therapist — Sign-On Bonus & Growth Path

Pittsburgh Tomorrow; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $12,000 (0–1 year)

Sign-on bonus $20,000 (1+ year)

Job summary

UPMC St. Margaret is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) to join the Respiratory Therapy team. The role offers a collaborative environment with a therapist-driven protocol framework, growth opportunities, and participation in programs like COPD Navigator.

Sign-on bonuses apply based on experience with a 2-year commitment. The position involves evaluating orders, managing ventilators and delivery systems, transporting ventilated patients, treating with inhaled therapies, and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARC-approved Respiratory Therapist program or accepted with temporary license and HR approval.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the appropriateness of medical orders and interprets clinical data to optimize patient outcomes.
• Sets up and operates respiratory devices (ventilators, gas administration, humidity/temperature controls) and ensures proper therapy parameters.
• Assists to transport ventilated patients and responds to code blue situations.
• Maintains patient charts with therapy data; supervises trainees and students when involved.
• Reads prescriptions and determines appropriate therapy type, duration, and medication dosages in consultation with physicians.
• Monitors physiological responses and conducts bronchopulmonary drainage and pulmonary function testing as needed.

Skills

Ventilator management

ABG interpretation

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Adult & pediatric care

Education

ARC-approved Respiratory Therapist program

Job description

UPMC St. Margaret is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) to join the Respiratory Therapy team. The role offers a collaborative environment with a therapist-driven protocol framework, growth opportunities, and participation in programs like COPD Navigator.

Sign-on bonuses apply based on experience with a 2-year commitment. The position involves evaluating orders, managing ventilators and delivery systems, transporting ventilated patients, treating with inhaled therapies, and