Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care + Growth Perks

Select Medical; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - Pittsburgh (inside UPMC Montefiore) is hiring a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for full-time day shifts. The role involves evaluating patients, delivering respiratory care, and managing complex conditions.

You will perform endotracheal tube procedures and contribute to quality improvements while educating families. A strong NBRC credential, BLS, and state licensure are required, ACLS within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Active NBRC CRT or RRT credential
• BLS certification by start date
• Current state licensure
• ACLS within 6 months of hire (agency PRN ACLS on shift)
• 1 year of related experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patients and recommending an appropriate treatment plan.
• Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
• Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
• Promoting continuous quality improvement.
• Teaching and counseling patients/families.

Skills

Active NBRC CRT/RRT

BLS certification

State licensure

ACLS within 6 months

Education

College transcript/diploma or GED

High school transcript/diploma or GED

Job description

Select Specialty Hospital - Pittsburgh (inside UPMC Montefiore) is hiring a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for full-time day shifts. The role involves evaluating patients, delivering respiratory care, and managing complex conditions.

You will perform endotracheal tube procedures and contribute to quality improvements while educating families. A strong NBRC credential, BLS, and state licensure are required, ACLS within 6 months.