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Respiratory Therapist CRT/RRT

UPMC
Altoona, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/17/2026

Respiratory Therapist CRT/RRT - final candidate will be hired into correct title and pay per qualifications

Fulltime Day shift with three 12 hour shifts 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and with every other weekend - Holiday rotation 

AFSCME union

Posted: May 14, 2026

We’re excited to offer sign-on bonuses for qualified Respiratory Therapists who join our team:

·         $15,000 for therapists with 0–1 year of experience with a 2-year full-time commitment

·         $20,000 for therapists with 1 years of experience with a 2-year full-time commitment

Plus, a limited-time incentive to earn an additional $10,000 upon completion of your third year of employment.

Responsibilities:
 

  • Administers medical gases utilizing the following equipment: cannula, tent, croupette, mask, aerosol mask, HFNC and trach collar. Administers IPPV, IPPB, aerosol, nebulizer, and incentive spirometry treatments. All of the above contain drugs except incentive spirometry.Administers aerosols for the purpose of sputum inductionInitiates and maintains mechanical pulmonary ventilation equipment in the ED, Nursery and ICU settings.
  • Performs arterial puncture using both the radial and brachial arteries (may use femoral artery with a doctor's order). Performs capillary punctures on newborn infants and small children using either heel or finger sticks.Responsible for operating, maintenance, calibration, and performance of blood gas analyzers.Administers bedside pulmonary function tests.Maintains an adequate level of laboratory supplies for the Blood Gas laboratory.
  • Prepares and maintains required reports and patient records.Keeps up to date with current trends and developments. Maintains working knowledge of Department procedure manuals. Participates in inservice programs to improve respiratory practice. Employee complies with established occupational exposure policies.Does work rotating shifts as need arises. Assists with planning, coordination, and supervision of the activities of the technical staff during the shift.
  • Consults with Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRT) and Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT)regarding proper use of equipment, management of difficult patients, etc.Assists in the evaluation of equipment the Department is considering to purchase.Takes an active role in inservice education of the staff and well as orientation of new Department employees. Assists in the quality assurance program within the Department.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and ability to adapt to clinical treatment and instructional aspect of care to all stages of the life cycle and to various states of health and disease.Efficiently employs available equipment and supplies giving due care to their use and maintenance.Available for staff adjustments to help assure sufficient number of qualified staff are available to meet patient needs and respond to unusual occurrences and/or increased patient acuity.
  • *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.*Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000

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