UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is hiring Full-Time Respiratory Therapists to support the Respiratory Therapy department at CHP Main Campus in Lawrenceville! UPMC offers an amazing Total Rewards package, including up to $6,000 yearly tuition reimbursement, competitive wages, a sign-on bonus and so much more! Sign-on bonus details: + $15,000.00 for 1 year of experience and beyond + $12,000.00 for new grads with 0-1 year of experience + 2-year work commitment with both sign-on bonuses _Applicants will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience and education. The starting hourly rate is $23.24 for CRT and $25.52 for RRT._ + 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. + Evaluates the appropriateness of medical orders. + Interprets clinical data to optimize patient clinical objectives. + 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. + 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. + 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. + Assists to transport mechanically ventilated patients. + Responds to all code situations. + Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. + Performs other duties as assigned. + 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 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 with renewal _UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran_