Respiratory Therapist - UPMC Magee Infant Team

Life in Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $15,000 (0–1 year)

Sign-on bonus $20,000 (1+ year)

Tuition assistance

Job summary

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist to join the Infant Respiratory Therapy Team in a Level III NICU. You will respond to Labor & Delivery and OB emergencies, support inter-facility transport, and exercise neonatal team autonomy.

This role offers a meaningful, challenging neonatal critical care environment with a clear career ladder and tuition assistance. Sign-on bonuses of 15,000 or 20,000 are available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care approved Respiratory program required.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential preferred/required prior to expiration of temp permit.

Responsibilities

• Review prescriptions, ABG data, and patient data to determine therapy type, duration, and dosages.
• Set up, operate, and monitor ventilators and related systems; adjust equipment for optimal results.
• Monitor patient responses (vital signs, blood gases) and perform therapies as prescribed.
• Consult physicians regarding adverse reactions and document patient charts.
• Demonstrate procedures, supervise trainees, and assist in transporting ventilated patients.
• Respond to all emergency code situations.

Skills

Ventilator management

ABG interpretation

Inhalation therapy

Emergency response

Patient monitoring

Education

ACR/Respiratory Therapy program graduate

RRT credential

Job description

Bring your critical care skills to a team where every breath matters. Join the Infant Respiratory Therapy Team at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital and build your expertise in a Level III NICU environment, with opportunities to respond to Labor & Delivery and OB emergencies, support inter-facility ground transport, and practice with a high level of neonatal team autonomy. If you’re looking for challenging, meaningful respiratory care and the opportunity to grow your neonatal critical care experience, this could be the team for you.

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

• $15,000 for therapists with 0–1 year of experience with a 2-year full-time commitment
• $20,000 for therapists with 1+ years of experience with a 2-year full-time commitment

As Respiratory Therapist at UPMC, you will find:

• Newly expanded Career Ladder, amazing growth opportunities
• Competitive wages
• An incomparable Total Rewards package, including tuition assistance

o Up to five and half weeks of Paid Time Off Annually, plus seven paid holidays per year

o Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents

o Prepayment of RRT and advanced credential exams

Applicants will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience, certification and education.

• Reviews prescriptions, patient data, and arterial blood gases to assess condition and determine therapy type, duration, and dosages.
• Selects appropriate inhalant administration methods, ensures compatibility with physician’s orders, and evaluates medical orders.
• Interprets clinical data to optimize patient outcomes.
• Sets up, operates, and monitors ventilators, gas administration systems, environmental controls, and aerosol generators; adjusts equipment for optimal results.
• Ensures safe, efficient equipment function through inspection, testing, and ordering repairs when needed.
• Monitors patient responses (vital signs, blood gases, chemistry), performs drainage, breathing exercises, and pulmonary function tests.
• Consults physicians regarding adverse reactions and maintains accurate patient charts.
• Demonstrates procedures, supervises trainees, and assists in transporting ventilated patients.
• Responds to all emergency code situations.

• Graduate of a Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care approved Respiratory program required
• Students who have received a temporary license along with official transcripts are permitted to begin employment
• Certified Respiratory Therapist from the National Board for Respiratory Care is required prior to expiration of temporary practice permit

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• BLS or CPR required
• Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT)
• Osteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP)
• Clearances with renewal:
  • Act 31, 33, 34, & 73

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.