Senior Respiratory Therapist — Lead in Advanced Therapies

UPMC; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UPMC in Carlisle, PA seeks a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join a team that covers a broad range of clinical settings, from OR to ED and beyond. The role offers multiple entry levels based on education and experience, with sign-on bonuses of $15,000 for 0–1 year and $20,000 for 1+ years, plus a 2-year full-time commitment.

Part-time sign-ons are prorated. The position requires advanced respiratory care knowledge, performs bronchoscopy and other high-level therapies, and participates in critical

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge in respiratory care as defined by the business unit.
• Ability to administer specialized therapies and monitor responses.

Responsibilities

• Administers high-level respiratory therapies such as Nitric Oxide and Tracheal Gas Insufflation in various settings (OR, ED, Cath Lab, Lung Center, Recovery, Transport).
• Monitors physiological responses, maintains patient charts, and assists with breathing exercises and transports; responds to code situations.
• Evaluates medical orders, interprets data to optimize patient outcomes, and sets up/operates respiratory devices.

Skills

Advanced respiratory care knowledge

NO & TGI therapy administration

Job description

UPMC in Carlisle, PA seeks a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join a team that covers a broad range of clinical settings, from OR to ED and beyond. The role offers multiple entry levels based on education and experience, with sign-on bonuses of $15,000 for 0–1 year and $20,000 for 1+ years, plus a 2-year full-time commitment.

Part-time sign-ons are prorated. The position requires advanced respiratory care knowledge, performs bronchoscopy and other high-level therapies, and participates in critical