**Join Our Team at UPMC Lock Haven as a Full-time Respiratory Therapist!** Are you ready to make a difference in patient care? UPMC Lock Haven is looking for dedicated and passionate Respiratory Therapists to join our team. This full-time position offers a dynamic work schedule with rotating 8 and 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays as they fall within a blocked schedule for better work-life balance. **Why Choose UPMC Lock Haven?** + **Generous Sign-On Bonus!** + 0-1 years of experience: $12,000 (2-year commitment) + 1+ years of experience: $20,000 (2-year commitment) Whether you’re a recent graduate eager to start your career or a seasoned professional seeking a new challenge, this is your opportunity to thrive at UPMC! **What You’ll Do:** + Provide respiratory therapy services and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies. + Assess patient conditions, determine treatment requirements, and administer therapy. + Transport mechanically ventilated patients and respond to code situations. + Maintain and update patient charts with therapy information. + Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees and supervise students. + Set up and operate respiratory therapy equipment, ensuring optimal treatment results. + Evaluate medical orders and interpret clinical data to optimize patient care. + Monitor patient responses to therapy and perform pulmonary function tests. **Qualifications:** + Graduate of a CoARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program. + Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. + Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. + Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). + Maintenance of certification under NBRC requirements for those who received their RRT credential after July 1, 2002. **Why UPMC Lock Haven?** + **Flexible Scheduling:** Enjoy the flexibility of rotating shifts and a manageable work-life balance. + **Professional Growth:** Gain valuable experience and enhance your skills in a supportive environment. + **Impactful Work:** Make a difference in the lives of patients by providing critical respiratory care. Join us at UPMC Lock Haven and be part of a team that values your skills and dedication. Apply today and take the next step in your career! + Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) + 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