Respiratory Therapist CRT & RRT- Weekend Program

%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(17, 17, 17);font-family:-apple-system, Roboto, SegoeUI, %27Segoe UI%27, %27Helvetica Neue%27, Helvetica, %27Microsoft YaHei%27, %27Meiryo UI%27, Meiryo, %27Arial Unicode MS%27, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variation-settings:var(--cib-type-body2-font-variation-settings);font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:var(--cib-type-body2-line-height);margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;padding:0px;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-break:break-word;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-variation-settings:var(--cib-type-subtitle2-stronger-font-variation-settings);line-height:var(--cib-type-subtitle2-stronger-line-height);%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EJoin Our Team as a Respiratory Therapist in the Weekend Program and earn a 20% differential!%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(17, 17, 17);font-family:-apple-system, Roboto, SegoeUI, %27Segoe UI%27, %27Helvetica Neue%27, Helvetica, %27Microsoft YaHei%27, %27Meiryo UI%27, Meiryo, %27Arial Unicode MS%27, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variation-settings:var(--cib-type-body2-font-variation-settings);font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:var(--cib-type-body2-line-height);margin:12px 0px 0px;orphans:2;padding:0px;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-break:break-word;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EAre you a dedicated and compassionate Respiratory Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact in patient care? UPMC Hamot is seeking skilled professionals to join our dynamic team. In the Weekend Program you will work 48 Weekends per a year, 24 hours per a weekend. In addition to your base rate you will earn a 20% shift differential! Weekend Program participants are eligible for full-time benefits!%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(17, 17, 17);font-family:Arial;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variation-settings:var(--cib-type-body2-font-variation-settings);font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:var(--cib-type-body2-line-height);margin:12px 0px 0px;orphans:2;padding:0px;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-break:break-word;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EIn this role, you’ll work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide exceptional respiratory care.%3Cspan%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3EUnder the general direction of a physician and by prescription, you will provide respiratory therapy services and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities. Your expertise will be utilized across all patient populations and service areas.%3Cspan%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3EIf you’re passionate about improving patient outcomes and thrive in a supportive and innovative environment, we want to hear from you!%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(17, 17, 17);font-family:Arial;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variation-settings:var(--cib-type-body2-font-variation-settings);font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:var(--cib-type-body2-line-height);margin:12px 0px 0px;orphans:2;padding:0px;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-break:break-word;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 11px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:normal;%22%3EUPMC H%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(54,53,51);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:normal;%22%3Eamot is a 423-bed hospital offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services and serves as a regional referral hub and Level II Trauma Center. 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Respiratory Therapist, RRT Requirements:

• 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
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRTT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required prior to expiration of temporary practice permit
• Respiratory therapists who receive their CRT credential from the NBRC after July 1, 2002 are required to maintain certification under the NBRC requirements

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Sr Respiratory Therapy, RRT Requirements:

• Graduate of a Co ARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program
• In lieu of an Associates degree, must have 5 to 7 years of experience or have an NBRC Certification
• Two (2) years of total respiratory care experience with a minimum of one (1) year in critical care 
  • Must successfully complete one (1) approved project from the department's project list during each annual performance review period. Project approved within 3 months of hire

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Respiratory Therapist, CRT Requirements:

• Graduate of a Co ARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program required OR students who have received a temporary license are permitted to begin employment with approval from the Human Resources department along with their official transcripts.
• 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.
• Respiratory therapists who receive their CRT credential from the NBRC after July 1, 2002 are required to maintain certification under the NBRC requirements

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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)
• Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT)
• Osteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP)
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.

If you have any questions about the position or would like to discuss the role in more detail, our recruiter is available to assist you and provide more information to help you determine if this opportunity is the right fit for you. To connect, send an email to [email protected] and we’ll be happy to schedule a time to speak with you or address any inquiries you may have.

Job Details
Primary Location: USA-PA-Erie
Work Locations: Hamot Medical Center, 201 State St, 16550
Business Unit: UPMC Hamot
Schedule: Regular, Full-Time
Shift: Weekend
Travel: No
Union: no
Salary Range: 30.00, 48.00