Respiratory Therapist - Sign-On Bonus & Career Growth

Native American Talent; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Flexible day/night rotations

Career ladder and continued education

Job summary

UPMC Williamsport invites qualified Respiratory Therapists to join our compassionate team. Positions are available across all levels, with day/night rotations and weekend/holiday coverage options.

A competitive sign-on bonus program is available ($15k–$20k, prorated for part-time) and a clear career ladder with education support. You'll assess, treat, and monitor patients with cardiopulmonary conditions under physician direction, collaborate with care teams, maintain documentation, and

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in Pennsylvania.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR, meeting AHA standards within 30 days of hire.
• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC.
• Therapists who earned their RRT credential after July 1, 2002 must maintain active certification per NBRC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assessing patients and reviewing clinical data to determine respiratory care needs
• Administering respiratory therapies and medications
• Operating and monitoring ventilators and other respiratory equipment
• Performing pulmonary diagnostic testing and therapeutic procedures
• Responding to emergency situations and assisting with ventilated patient transport
• Collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams
• Maintaining accurate patient documentation
• Training and supervising students and new staff
• Collaborate with physicians to evaluate and adjust treatment plans

Skills

Licensed Respiratory Therapist

Critical thinking

Patient-centered care

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program

RCP license in PA

BLS/CPR certification (AHA)

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job description

UPMC Williamsport invites qualified Respiratory Therapists to join our compassionate team. Positions are available across all levels, with day/night rotations and weekend/holiday coverage options.

A competitive sign-on bonus program is available ($15k–$20k, prorated for part-time) and a clear career ladder with education support. You'll assess, treat, and monitor patients with cardiopulmonary conditions under physician direction, collaborate with care teams, maintain documentation, and