Respiratory Therapist, CRT/RRT - UPMC Shadyside
Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Pittsburgh
Posted on: January 29, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description UPMC Shadyside is hiring Respiratory Therapists
of all levels of experience to support our Respiratory Therapy
Department! If you're ready to take the next step in your career
and join a team that values your expertise and dedication, read
further to explore this opportunity! SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE!
External/eligible candidates (Part-Time status will receive 1/2 of
sign-on bonus, and casual status not eligible) 0-1 years of
experience = $12,000 – with a 2-year commitment 1 years of
experience = $20,000 – with a 2-year commitment In addition, UPMC
will now pay for fees to complete RRT exam costs for CRT’s who want
to become a Registered Respiratory Therapist! Why join us? UPMC
Shadyside is a Magnet recognized hospital that offers expert care
for a vast amount of respiratory conditions. It is a smaller
department with a community feel to offer focused and specialized
care for our patients. Want to know more about the department? We
operate using therapist driven protocols which enable the therapist
autonomy to assess and provide care specific to patient needs! You
will have additional support staff consisting of respiratory care
assistants as well as student interns. We also have a professional
practice counsel and a specialized tracheostomy task force. We
offer flexible scheduling that encourages balance and collaboration
amongst all staff! Qualified candidates will be placed into the
appropriate level: CRT range: $26.16 – $43.85 RRT range: $28.73 –
$48.21 Sr. RRT range: $30.82 – $51.79 We offer a lucrative career
ladder that we utilize to allow for career growth and promotional
opportunities with UPMC! Under the general direction of a physician
and by prescription, the Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory
therapy services and life support to patients with deficiencies and
abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. Defined
responsibilities are performed in all patient populations and in
all patient service areas. \n \n\t Graduate of a Co ARC (Committee
on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program
required. \n\t Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required. \n\t Basic Life Support or
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation required Certified Respiratory
Therapist (CRTT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care
(NBRC) required prior to expiration of temporary practice permit
\n\t Respiratory therapists who receive their CRT credential from
the NBRC after July 1, 2002 are required to maintain certification
under the NBRC requirements \n \n\n Licensure, Certifications, and
Clearances: \n\n \n\t Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician
(CRTT) \n\t Osteopathic Respiratory Care \n\t Respiratory Care
Practitioners (RCP) \n\t CPR required based on AHA standards that
include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within
30 days of hire \n \n\n \n\n UPMC is an Equal Opportunity
Employer/Disability/Veteran \n \n
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