Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Respiratory Therapist!

Are you a dedicated and compassionate Respiratory Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact in patient care? UPMC Hamot is seeking a skilled professional to join our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide exceptional respiratory care. Under the general direction of a physician and by prescription, you will provide respiratory therapy services and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities. Your expertise will be utilized across all patient populations and service areas. If you’re passionate about improving patient outcomes and thrive in a supportive and innovative environment, we want to hear from you!

UPMC Hamot is a 423-bed hospital offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services and serves as a regional referral hub and Level II Trauma Center. Supported by a 300-member medical staff, this facility cares for its patients in the UPMC Hamot tradition of quality, health, healing, and education. 

This position is sign-on bonus eligible: Candidates with 1+ years of experience are eligible for a $20,000sign-on bonus with a 2 year employment commitment!

Learn more about our Respiratory Careers here : Respiratory Therapy Careers at UPMC

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and become a vital part of our healthcare community!

Candidates will be placed on the appropriate step of the career ladder based on their experience and licensure.

Responsibilities:

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• Demonstrates advanced knowledge in high-risk respiratory modalities specific to the business entity.
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• Administers therapies such as Nitric Oxide (NO) and Tracheal Gas Insufflation (TGI).
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• Performs advanced procedures in non-traditional settings (OR, ED, Cath Lab, Lung Center, Recovery, Transport).
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• Conducts bronchoscopy, ABG lab troubleshooting, pulmonary function tests, breath alcohol testing, EEG, EKG, stress testing, and 24-hour Holter monitoring.
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• Monitors patient responses to therapy, including vitals, ABGs, and blood chemistry. Performs bronchopulmonary drainage and assists with breathing exercises. Maintains accurate patient charts and therapy documentation.
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• Orders equipment repairs and demonstrates procedures to trainees and healthcare personnel.
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• Supervises students during clinical training. Assists in transporting mechanically ventilated patients and responds to code situations.
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• Evaluates medical orders and interprets clinical data to optimize patient outcomes.
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• Reads prescriptions, assesses patient conditions, and determines treatment requirements. Sets up and operates respiratory equipment (ventilators, gas administration, aerosol generators).
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• Adjusts equipment to ensure optimal therapy results and inspects for safety and efficiency. Functions as Lead Respiratory Therapist (Charge Duty) in the absence of a supervisor or manager.
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• Serves as a senior resource for staff, providing training, support, and problem-solving guidance.
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• Graduate of a Co ARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program required.
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• In lieu of an Associates degree, must have 5 to 7 years of experience or have an NBRC Certification; Bachelor's degree is preferred.
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• Two years of total respiratory care experience with a minimum of one year in critical care is required.
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• Must successfully complete one approved project from the department's project list during each annual performance review period. Project approved within 3 months of hire.
  Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

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• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
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• Osteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP) 
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• Employees practicing in Pennsylvania: Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required.
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• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required. 
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• Respiratory Therapists who receive their RRT credential from the NBRC after July 1, 2002 are required to maintain certification under the NBRC requirements.Employees practicing in Maryland: Maryland Respiratory Therapist license required.
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

If you have any questions about the position or would like to discuss the role in more detail, our recruiter is available to assist you and provide more information to help you determine if this opportunity is the right fit for you. To connect, send an email to ogdenj2@upmc.edu and we’ll be happy to schedule a time to speak with you or address any inquiries you may have.

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