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Surgical Technologist

Pittsburgh, PA

Join Our Team at UPMC Mercy Now Hiring: Full-Time Surgical Technologists (General OR) UPMC Mercy is seeking Surgical Technologists -including new graduates from accredited programs -to join our ...

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CT Technologist

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

Join UPMC as apart-time CT Technologistat UPMC Mercy today! Why Join Us? * Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 for a 2-year commitment for eligible hires! * Part-Time Benefits including Health Insurance options ...

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Radiology Technologist

Pittsburgh, PA

Join UPMC as a full-time Radiology Technologist at UPMC Mercy today! Why Join Us? * Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 for a 2-year commitment for eligible hires! * Loan Repayment: Up to $9,000 for December 2023 ...

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Radiology Technologist

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

Join UPMC as a Flex Full-time Radiology Technologist at UPMC Mercy today! Why Join Us? * Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 for a 2-year commitment for eligible hires! * Loan Repayment: $6,300 for December 2023 ...

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CT Technologist

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

Join UPMC Mercy as a full-time CT Technologist today! Why Join Us? * Sign-On Bonus :$20,000 for a 2-year commitment for eligible hires! * Loan Repayment :Up to $9,000 for December 2023 or later ...

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Anesthesia Technician

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

Join UPMC Mercy as a Full-Time Anesthesia Technician! UPMC Mercy is seeking a dedicated and reliable Anesthesia Technician to support our operating room team in delivering exceptional patient care.

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MRI Technologist

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

Join UPMC Mercy as a full-time MRI Technologist today! Why Join Us? * Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 for a 2-year commitment for eligible hires! * Loan Repayment: $9,000 for December 2023 or later graduates ...

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Registered Nurse - Pre/Post

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

UPMC Mercy is seeking a dedicated and motivated Full-Time Pre/Post Registered Nurse to join our dynamic Surgical Services team, supporting both the UPMC Mercy Pavilion & the Main Pre/Post teams. This ...

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Registered Nurse - Pre/Post

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

UPMC Mercy is seeking a dedicated and motivated Full-Time Pre/Post Registered Nurse to join our dynamic Surgical Services team, supporting both the UPMC Mercy Pavilion & the Main Pre/Post teams. This ...

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MRI Technologist

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

Join UPMC Mercy as a flex full-time MRI Technologist today! Why Join Us? * Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 for a 2-year commitment for eligible hires! * Loan Repayment: $6,300 for December 2023 or later ...

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Experienced Respiratory Therapist, RRT - UPMC Mercy

UPMC Mercy

Pittsburgh, PA

$20K/yr

Other

PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Bring your respiratory therapy experience to a place where your skills make an immediate impact. UPMC Mercyis seeking Experienced Respiratory Therapists (CRT/RRT)who are ready to practice at the top of their license while continuing to grow professionally.
UPMC Mercy is a large, acutecare Level I Trauma Centerwith a strong community feel. Mercy is western Pennsylvania's only hospital with a Level I Regional Resource Trauma Center and a comprehensive Burn Center under one roof, and a hub for the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute, delivering specialized care for traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and stroke patients.
As an experienced RT at UPMC Mercy, you'll care for complex, highacuity patient populations, collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams, and have access to a robust career ladder, leadership pathways, and advanced clinical opportunities. Mercy's respiratory team is known for supporting one another as much as their patients-creating an environment where experienced clinicians are valued, trusted, and empowered.
If you're looking for meaningful work, clinical challenge, and longterm growth within a closeknit, missiondriven team, we invite you to continue your respiratory career at UPMC Mercy.

We're excited to offer sign-on bonuses for qualified Respiratory Therapists who join our team:

  • $15,000 for therapists with 0-1 year of experience with a 2-year full-time commitment
  • $20,000 for therapists with 1+ years of experience with a 2-year full-time commitment

Plus, a limited-time incentiveto earn an additional $10,000 upon completion of your third year of employment.

Sign-on bonuses are also available forpart-time positions and will beprorated based on commitment.

The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary structure based on education, certification, and experience.

As a Respiratory Therapist with UPMC, you'll also have access to:

  • Take the Registered Respiratory Therapist exam at no cost to you as a Certified Respiratory Therapist
  • A comprehensive benefits package designed to support your total well-being - physically, financially, and emotionally
  • Up to 5 weeks of paid time off, plus seven paid holidays
  • An enhanced Respiratory Therapy career ladder designed to help you get where you want to be
  • Flexible schedule options to make your career work for you, including casual opportunities, nights, or weekends
  • $6,000 in tuition reimbursement each year, plus a partnership with the Community College of Allegheny County to help you advance your education and grow your career

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:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) -CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
  • 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

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