Join Our Team as a Sr. Respiratory Therapist, RRT at UPMC!

Are you an experienced Respiratory Therapist looking for a rewarding night shift position? UPMC is seeking a dedicated Sr. Respiratory Therapist, RRT to join our team and provide exceptional care to our patients. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with an every other weekend and holiday rotation.

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

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

Why You’ll Love This Role:

Night Shift Differential: Earn an additional $2 per hour on top of the hospital’s current off-shift differential for night hours worked. Flexible Scheduling: Commit to working all full-time equivalent (FTE) budgeted shifts as night hours, ensuring a consistent schedule. Professional Growth: Demonstrate advanced knowledge in respiratory care and perform high-risk modalities in various settings.

Key Responsibilities:

Advanced Therapies: Administer therapies such as Nitric Oxide (NO) and Tracheal Gas Insufflation (TGI) in non-traditional settings like OR, ED, Cath Lab, and more. Patient Monitoring: Monitor patients’ physiological responses to therapy, perform bronchopulmonary drainage, and assist with breathing exercises. Diagnostic Tests: Conduct pulmonary function tests, bronchoscopy, ABG lab troubleshooting, EEG, EKG, stress testing, and 24-hour halter monitoring. Patient Care: Read prescriptions, measure arterial blood gases, and review patient information to determine treatment requirements. Equipment Management: Set up and operate respiratory therapy devices, ensure equipment functions safely, and perform necessary repairs. Leadership: Function as a Lead Respiratory Therapist in the absence of the Supervisor or Manager, providing training and support to other staff.

Night Program Guidelines:

Commitment: Participants with 6 months or more experience must work all FTE budgeted shifts as night hours (7 p.m. to 7 a.m.). Differential Pay: Receive an additional $2 per hour night program differential for night hours worked. Day Shifts: Any additional worked day shifts (meetings, competencies) will be paid without the night program differential.

Purpose:

Under the general direction of a physician and by prescription, provide respiratory therapy services and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities. Demonstrate an advanced level of knowledge in respiratory care and perform all duties of a Respiratory Therapist, RRT across all patient populations and service areas.

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and make a difference in the lives of our patients, we encourage you to apply today!

Apply Now and Join UPMC’s Night Shift Team!