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Job description
Join Our Team as a Respiratory Therapist at UPMC Williamsport!
Location: Williamsport, PA
Schedule: Full-Time (.9 FTE) | Days with Rotation to Nights 12-Hour Shifts | Includes Every Other Weekend & Holiday
Sign-On Bonus:
$12,000 for 0-1 years of experience
$20,000 for 1+ years of experience
Career Level: All experience levels welcome - we'll place you appropriately based on your background!
Why Choose UPMC Williamsport?
At UPMC Williamsport, we're more than just a hospital - we're a community. As a Respiratory Therapist, you'll play a vital role in helping patients breathe easier and live better. Whether you're just starting out or bringing years of experience, we offer a supportive environment where your skills will be valued and your growth encouraged.
What You'll Do:
As a Respiratory Therapist, you'll provide life-saving care to patients with cardiopulmonary conditions. You'll work under physician direction to deliver advanced respiratory therapies and support across a variety of settings - from the ICU to the OR, ED, and beyond.
Key Responsibilities Include: Administer advanced therapies such as Nitric Oxide and Tracheal Gas Insufflation
Perform procedures including bronchoscopy, ABG lab troubleshooting, pulmonary function tests, EEG, EKG, stress testing, and more
Monitor patient responses and adjust treatments accordingly
Assist in transporting ventilated patients and respond to emergency code situations
Serve as a mentor and resource for students and junior staff
Step into a leadership role when needed, functioning as Lead Therapist in the absence of a supervisor
What You Bring: A passion for respiratory care and improving patient outcomes
Ability to work collaboratively in high-acuity environments
Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail
Willingness to learn and grow within a dynamic healthcare team
What We Offer: Competitive salary based on experience and career level
Comprehensive benefits package
Opportunities for professional development and advancement
A supportive team culture that values your expertise
Ready to make a difference in the lives of patients and be part of a team that truly cares? Apply today and breathe new life into your career at UPMC Williamsport.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience: Graduate of a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program is required
In lieu of an Associate's degree, candidates must have 5-7 years of experience or hold NBRC certification
Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field is preferred
Minimum of 2 years of total respiratory care experience , including at least 1 year in critical care
Must complete one approved department project annually, with the first project approved within 3 months of hire
Licensure, Certifications & Clearances
Required Certifications: Education & Experience:
Graduate of a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program is required
In lieu of an Associate's degree, candidates must have 5-7 years of experience or hold NBRC certification
Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field is preferred
Minimum of 2 years of total respiratory care experience , including at least 1 year in critical care
Must complete one approved department project annually, with the first project approved within 3 months of hire
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Therapists credentialed after July 1, 2002 must maintain NBRC certification
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania If practicing in Maryland, a Maryland Respiratory Therapist license is required
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification (AHA-compliant, including didactic and skills demonstration) within 30 days of hire
Additional Clearances: Act 33 Clearance (with renewal)
Act 34 Clearance (with renewal)
Act 73 FBI Clearance (with renewal)
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Who can apply
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