Respiratory Therapist, CRT, RRT, Sr. RRT

UPMC; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus up to $20,000

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our team for full-time, rotating 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays. You’ll deliver life-saving care under physician direction and support a range of services, including OR, ED, and Cath Lab, with opportunities to lead and mentor staff.

The role requires CRT/RRT credentials, CoARC-accredited training, and a track record in respiratory care, with emphasis on critical care experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program.
• Associate’s degree is preferred.
• If you do not have an Associate’s degree, you must meet one of the following: 5–7 years of respiratory care experience, or NBRC certification.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Must have at least 2 years of total respiratory care experience, including 1 year in critical care.
• Within 3 months of hire, select and get approval for one department-approved project.
• This project must be completed during each annual performance review period.

Responsibilities

• Provide life-saving care to patients with cardiopulmonary conditions under physician direction.
• Deliver advanced therapies and interventions across OR, ED, Cath Lab, and transport.
• Administer Nitric Oxide, Tracheal Gas Insufflation, and mechanical ventilation.
• Perform bronchoscopy, ABG lab troubleshooting, pulmonary function tests, EEG, EKG, stress testing, and more.
• Lead respiratory care procedures and mentor students and staff.
• Respond to code situations and assist with patient transport.

Skills

CRT

RRT

Lead respiratory care

Critical care experience

Education

CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Join Our Team as a Respiratory Therapist – Full-Time (.9 FTE)

Rotating 12-Hour Shifts | Weekends & Holidays Included

Sign-On Bonus up to $20,000!

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in patient care while advancing your career in respiratory therapy? We’re hiring a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our dynamic team. This fulltime role offers rotating 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays, and comes with exceptional financial incentives for qualified candidates.

Sign-On Bonus Details:

• $12,000 for therapists with 0-1 year of experience (2-year commitment)

• $20,000 for therapists with 1+ years of experience (2-year commitment)

Who We’re Looking For:

We welcome Respiratory Therapists at all career stages, including:

• Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRT)

• Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT)

• Senior Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT)

Final title and compensation are based on your education, experience, and certifications.

What You’ll Do:

As a Respiratory Therapist, you’ll provide life-saving care and support to patients with cardiopulmonary conditions. You’ll work under physician direction to deliver advanced therapies and interventions across a variety of settings, including:

• Operating Rooms (OR), Emergency Department (ED), Cath Lab, and Transport

• Administering Nitric Oxide (NO), Tracheal Gas Insufflation (TGI), and mechanical ventilation

• Performing bronchoscopy, ABG lab troubleshooting, pulmonary function tests, EEG, EKG, stress testing, and more

• Leading respiratory care procedures and mentoring students and staff

• Responding to code situations and assisting with patient transport

You may also serve as a Lead Respiratory Therapist when needed, supporting team coordination and clinical excellence.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Career growth and leadership opportunities

• Supportive, collaborative team environment

• Meaningful work that makes a difference every day

• Must be a graduate of a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program .

• Associate’s degree is preferred.

• If you do not have an Associate’s degree, you must meet one of the following:

• Have 5 to 7 years of respiratory care experience , or

• Hold a National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) certification .

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

• Must have at least 2 years of total respiratory care experience , including 1 year in critical care .

• Within 3 months of hire , you must select and get approval for one department-approved project .

• This project must be completed during each annual performance review period .

Licensure, Certifications & Clearances:

All Employees:

• Must have CPR certification that meets AHA standards , including both classroom and hands-on components, within 30 days of hire .

If Practicing in Pennsylvania:

• Must have a valid Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in Pennsylvania.
• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certified by the NBRC.
• If you earned your RRT after July 1, 2002 , you must maintain certification per NBRC requirements.
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• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran