Respiratory Therapist, CRT

UPMC Somerset is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our team. This full-time position works rotating 12-hour shifts—7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM—and includes weekend and holiday rotations. As part of a compassionate, community-focused hospital, you'll deliver high-quality care across all patient populations and service areas.  Under the general direction of a physician and by prescription, the Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory therapy services and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities.

Sign-On Bonus Eligible:

• $12,000 for candidates with 0–1 year of experience
• $20,000 for candidates with 1+ years of experience

Responsibilities:

• Assess patient condition by reviewing prescriptions, arterial blood gases, and clinical data to determine therapy needs.
• Select and administer appropriate respiratory treatments, ensuring alignment with physician orders.
• Set up and operate mechanical ventilators, aerosol generators, and therapeutic gas systems.
• Monitor and adjust equipment to maintain optimal treatment parameters and patient safety.
• Evaluate medical orders and interpret clinical data to support patient care goals.
• Track patient responses to therapy, including vital signs and blood chemistry changes.
• Perform pulmonary function tests and assist with bronchopulmonary drainage and breathing exercises.
• Respond to emergency code situations and assist in transporting ventilated patients.
• Maintain accurate patient records and coordinate equipment repairs as needed.
• Supervise and train students and staff in respiratory care procedures.

• Graduate of a Co ARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program required
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required 
• Basic Life Support or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation required 
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required 
  • Respiratory therapists who receive their RRT credential from the NBRC after July 1, 2002 are required to maintain certification under the NBRC requirements

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
• Osteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran