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**Join Our Team as a Respiratory Therapist - Full-Time (.9 FTE)** **Rotating 12-Hour Shifts | Weekends & Holidays Included** **Sign-On Bonus up to $20,000!** Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in patient care while advancing your career in respiratory therapy? We're hiring a dedicated **Respiratory Therapist** to join our dynamic team. This full-time role offers rotating 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays, and comes with **exceptional financial incentives** for qualified candidates. **Sign-On Bonus Details:** + **$12,000** for therapists with **0-1 year of experience** (2-year commitment) + **$20,000** for therapists with **1+ years of experience** (2-year commitment) **Who We're Looking For:** We welcome Respiratory Therapists at all career stages, including: + **Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRT)** + **Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT)** + **Senior Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT)** _Final title and compensation are based on your education, experience, and certifications._ **What You'll Do:** As a Respiratory Therapist, you'll provide life-saving care and support to patients with cardiopulmonary conditions. You'll work under physician direction to deliver advanced therapies and interventions across a variety of settings, including: + Operating Rooms (OR), Emergency Department (ED), Cath Lab, and Transport + Administering Nitric Oxide (NO), Tracheal Gas Insufflation (TGI), and mechanical ventilation + Performing bronchoscopy, ABG lab troubleshooting, pulmonary function tests, EEG, EKG, stress testing, and more + Leading respiratory care procedures and mentoring students and staff + Responding to code situations and assisting with patient transport You may also serve as a **Lead Respiratory Therapist** when needed, supporting team coordination and clinical excellence. **Why Join Us?** + Competitive compensation and benefits + Career growth and leadership opportunities + Supportive, collaborative team environment + Meaningful work that makes a difference every day Ready to take the next step in your respiratory therapy career? **Apply today** and be part of a team that values your expertise and dedication. + Must be a graduate of a **CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program** . + **Associate's degree** is preferred. + If you do **not** have an Associate's degree, you must meet **one** of the following: + Have **5 to 7 years of respiratory care experience** , **or** + Hold a **National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) certification** . + **Bachelor's degree** is preferred. + Must have **at least 2 years of total respiratory care experience** , including **1 year in critical care** . + Within **3 months of hire** , you must select and get approval for **one department-approved project** . + This project must be completed during each **annual performance review period** . **Licensure, Certifications & Clearances:** **All Employees:** + Must have **CPR certification** that meets **AHA standards** , including both classroom and hands-on components, within **30 days of hire** . **If Practicing in Pennsylvania:** + Must have a valid **Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license** in Pennsylvania. + Must be a **Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)** certified by the NBRC. + If you earned your RRT **after July 1, 2002** , you must maintain certification per NBRC requirements. + Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) + Osteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP) + Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) + Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal + Act 33 with renewal + Act 34 with renewal + Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**

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Full time, Relocation package, Rotating shift,

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