Respiratory Therapist - Sign-On Bonus Eligible

UPMC; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus 15k

Sign-on bonus 20k

Job summary

UPMC in Harrisburg is seeking Respiratory Therapists to provide respiratory care and life support under physician direction. Responsibilities include analyzing prescriptions, performing ABG tests, operating ventilators, and monitoring patient responses to therapy in diverse clinical settings.

Sign-on bonuses are available: $15,000 for 0–1 year of experience with a 2-year commitment, or $20,000 for 1+ years of experience with a 2-year commitment. Join our team to support cardiopulmonary care.

Responsibilities

• Reads prescription, measures arterial blood gases, and assesses patient condition to determine treatment requirements.
• Assists in transporting mechanically ventilated patients and responds to code situations.
• Maintains patient charts with therapy information; supervises trainees during training.
• Sets up and operates devices such as ventilators and gas delivery systems to meet prescribed therapy parameters.
• Monitors patient responses to therapy and interprets clinical data to optimize outcomes.

Job description

UPMC in Harrisburg is seeking Respiratory Therapists to provide respiratory care and life support under physician direction. Responsibilities include analyzing prescriptions, performing ABG tests, operating ventilators, and monitoring patient responses to therapy in diverse clinical settings.

Sign-on bonuses are available: $15,000 for 0–1 year of experience with a 2-year commitment, or $20,000 for 1+ years of experience with a 2-year commitment. Join our team to support cardiopulmonary care.