What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist, CRT - Full-time - Cole position at UPMC?
Now Hiring: Full-Time Respiratory Therapist
Location: UPMC Cole
Schedule: Primarily Day Shift (with some rotational coverage)
Sign-On Bonus:
- $12,000 for candidates with <1 year of experience
- $20,000 for candidates with 1 years of experience
UPMC Cole is excited to welcome a Respiratory Therapist to our dedicated care team! This full-time position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients across all care areas while working with a supportive and collaborative team.
⭐ Why Join Us?
- Primarily daylight schedule for better work–life balance
- Every other weekend and holiday rotation—balanced and predictable
- Minimal on-call requirements
- Competitive sign-on bonus based on experience
- Career ladder placement aligned with your education, experience, and professional achievements
Purpose of the Role
Under physician direction and by prescription, the Respiratory Therapist provides critical respiratory therapy and life-support services to patients with cardiopulmonary conditions. You’ll work across all patient populations and care settings, making a meaningful difference every day.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and evaluate the appropriateness of medical orders and interpret clinical data to support optimal patient outcomes.
- Set up and manage equipment such as ventilators, therapeutic gas devices, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
- Monitor, adjust, and troubleshoot respiratory equipment to ensure safe and effective therapy delivery.
- Assist with the transport of mechanically ventilated patients and respond to all code situations.
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient documentation.
- Demonstrate respiratory procedures to trainees and healthcare staff and supervise students during clinical training.
- Assess patient conditions, including reviewing prescriptions, evaluating arterial blood gases, and determining appropriate therapy methods.
- Monitor and document physiological responses, conduct pulmonary function testing, and assist with breathing exercises.
- Collaborate with physicians regarding patient progress and adverse reactions as needed.