Respiratory Therapist, RRT - UPMC West Shore
Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Mechanicsburg
Posted on: January 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Are you a Registered Respiratory Therapist
looking to join a dynamic working and learning environment? UPMC is
looking to hire a full-time Registered Respiratory Therapist to
join our team of Life Changers at UPMC West Shore! Candidates will
be placed in the appropriate job title and salary within the
Respiratory Therapist career ladder based on experience and level
of education. This is a Day Shift position. Must be able to work
every 3rd weekend and every other holiday. Excellent benefits, a
pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our
perks. Apply today! Purpose: Under the general direction of a
physician and by prescription, 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. Responsibilities: - Reads prescription,
measures arterial blood gases, and reviews patient information to
assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment,
such as type and duration of therapy, and medication dosages.
Determines most suitable method of administering inhalants,
precautions to be observed, and modifications which may be needed
that will be compatible with physician's orders - Assists to
transport mechanically ventilated patients. Responds to all code
situations. - Maintains patient's chart that contains pertinent
identification and therapy information. * Orders repairs when
needed. * Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and
other health care personnel. * Supervises students during training.
- Sets up and operates devices, such as mechanical ventilators,
therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control
systems, and aerosol generators. Operates equipment to ensure
specified parameters of treatment, such as volume, gas
concentration, humidity, and temperature, and to administer
medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients. Observes equipment
function and adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results to
therapy. Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure
equipment functions safely and efficiently. - Evaluates the
appropriateness of medical orders. Interprets clinical data to
optimize patient clinical objectives. - Monitors patient's
physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial
blood gases, and blood chemistry changes. Performs bronchopulmonary
drainage and assists patient in performing breathing exercises.
Performs pulmonary function tests to be used by physician in
diagnosis of case. Consults with physician in the event of adverse
reactions. - Graduate of a Co ARC (Committee on Accreditation for
Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program required. -
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania required. - Basic Life Support or Cardio Pulmonary
Resuscitation required. - Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required. -
Respiratory therapists who receive their RRT credential from the
NBRC after July 1, 2002 are required to maintain certification
under the NBRC requirements Licensure, Certifications, and
Clearances: CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a
didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) -
Osteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners
(RCP) - Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Act 31 Child Abuse
Reporting with renewal - Act 33 with renewal - Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity
Employer/Disability/Veteran
Keywords: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center, Harrisburg , Respiratory Therapist, RRT - UPMC West Shore, Healthcare , Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
