Part-Time Respiratory Therapist, CRT/RRT - UPMC Presbyterian

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $7,500 (0–1 year)

Sign-on bonus $10,000 (1+ year)

Job summary

UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh is seeking a part-time Respiratory Therapist to join a flagship academic medical center where purpose, innovation, and teamwork drive world-class patient care.

As a Level I Regional Resource Trauma Center, Presby offers 24/7 high-acuity care and opportunities across transplant, neurosurgery, cardiology, and critical care, with sign-on bonuses for qualified therapists and a salary that reflects experience, education, and NBRC credentials.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC‑accredited respiratory care program.
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in Pennsylvania.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist credential required; maintain NBRC certification as applicable.
• BLS or CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform prescribed respiratory therapy and monitor patient response.
• Transport ventilated patients and respond to codes.
• Maintain patient charts and therapy records; supervise trainees as needed.
• Set up and operate ventilators and related devices; ensure safe operation.

Skills

RRT NBRC

PA license

BLS/CPR

Education

CoARC approved Respiratory Therapy program

Tools

Respiratory care equipment

Job description

At UPMC Presbyterian, a part‑time role doesn’t mean a smaller impact. You’ll join a flagship academic medical center where purpose, innovation, and teamwork come together to deliver world‑class patient care—every hour you’re here. As one of the region’s leading hospitals, Presby supports advanced specialties including transplant, neurosurgery, cardiology, and critical care, caring for some of the most complex patients in the region.

As a Level I Regional Resource Trauma Center, UPMC Presbyterian provides 24/7 high‑acuity emergency and trauma care, offering part‑time team members meaningful, hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced, highly collaborative environment. We are also proud to be the only facility with an on‑site Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO) chamber, supporting advanced wound care and specialized treatment needs—an opportunity rarely found in part‑time hospital roles.

What truly sets Presby apart is our people. Whether you’re bedside, behind the scenes, or supporting patient care in other critical ways, you’ll work alongside teams who lead with skill, compassion, and mutual respect. We proudly support those balancing work with school, family, or other commitments.

If you’re looking for a part‑time position that offers flexibility without sacrificing purpose, complexity, or growth, UPMC Presbyterian is where you belong.

We’re excited to offer sign‑on bonuses for qualified Respiratory Therapists who join our team:

• $7,500 for therapists with 0–1 year of experience with a 2‑year full‑time commitment
• $10,000 for therapists with 1+ years of experience with a 2‑year full‑time commitment

The final candidate will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary structure based on experience, education, and certification.

Under the general direction of a physician and by prescription, provides respiratory therapy services and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. Defined responsibilities are performed in all patient populations and in all patient service areas.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Assists to transport mechanically ventilated patients. Responds to all code situations.
• 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.
• 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.
• Evaluates the appropriateness of medical orders. Interprets clinical data to optimize patient clinical objectives.
• 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.
• Graduate of a Co ARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program required
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required
• Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation required
• 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

CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Osteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran