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️ Join Our Team as a Respiratory Therapist at UPMC Williamsport!
nLocation: Williamsport, PA
nSchedule: Full-Time (.9 FTE) | Days with Rotation to Nights 12-Hour Shifts | Includes Every Other Weekend & Holiday
nSign-On Bonus:
nnn$12,000 for 0-1 years of experience
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nn$20,000 for 1+ years of experience
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n nCareer Level: All experience levels welcome - we'll place you appropriately based on your background!
nWhy Choose UPMC Williamsport?
nAt 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.
nWhat You'll Do:
nAs 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.
nKey Responsibilities Include:
nnnAdminister advanced therapies such as Nitric Oxide and Tracheal Gas Insufflation
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nnPerform procedures including bronchoscopy, ABG lab troubleshooting, pulmonary function tests, EEG, EKG, stress testing, and more
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nnMonitor patient responses and adjust treatments accordingly
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nnAssist in transporting ventilated patients and respond to emergency code situations
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nnServe as a mentor and resource for students and junior staff
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nnStep into a leadership role when needed, functioning as Lead Therapist in the absence of a supervisor
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n nWhat You Bring:
nnnA passion for respiratory care and improving patient outcomes
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nnAbility to work collaboratively in high-acuity environments
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nnStrong clinical judgment and attention to detail
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nnWillingness to learn and grow within a dynamic healthcare team
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n nWhat We Offer:
nnnCompetitive salary based on experience and career level
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nnComprehensive benefits package
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nnOpportunities for professional development and advancement
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nnA supportive team culture that values your expertise
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n nReady 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.
nEducation & Experience:
nnnGraduate of a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program is required
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nnIn lieu of an Associate's degree, candidates must have 5-7 years of experience or hold NBRC certification
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nnBachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field is preferred
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nnMinimum of 2 years of total respiratory care experience, including at least 1 year in critical care
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nnMust complete one approved department project annually, with the first project approved within 3 months of hire
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n n️ Licensure, Certifications & Clearances
nRequired Certifications:
nnnRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
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nnTherapists credentialed after July 1, 2002 must maintain NBRC certification
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nnRespiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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nnIf practicing in Maryland, a Maryland Respiratory Therapist license is required
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nnBasic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification (AHA-compliant, including didactic and skills demonstration) within 30 days of hire
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n nAdditional Clearances:
nnnAct 33 Clearance (with renewal)
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nnAct 34 Clearance (with renewal)
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nnAct 73 FBI Clearance (with renewal)UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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Worksite address
williamsport, PA, 17705, US
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