Respiratory Therapist CRT/RRT Job at UPMC Altoona, Altoona, PA

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  • UPMC Altoona
  • Altoona, PA

Job Description

Respiratory Therapist CRT/RRT – final candidate will be hired into correct title and pay per qualifications

Fulltime Day shift with three 12 hour shifts 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and with every other weekend – Holiday rotation 

AFSCME union

Posted: December 2, 2025

Offering a sign on bonus up to $20,000! The amount offered varies based on experience and commitment length! An enhanced sign-on bonus is available through December 2025, including an additional $10,000 awarded at the completion of three years of employment.

Responsibilities:

  • Administers medical gases utilizing the following equipment: cannula, tent, croupette, mask, aerosol mask, HFNC and trach collar.Administers IPPV, IPPB, aerosol, nebulizer, and incentive spirometry treatments. All of the above contain drugs except incentive spirometry.Administers aerosols for the purpose of sputum inductionInitiates and maintains mechanical pulmonary ventilation equipment in the ED, Nursery and ICU settings.
  • Performs arterial puncture using both the radial and brachial arteries (may use femoral artery with a doctor’s order). Performs capillary punctures on newborn infants and small children using either heel or finger sticks.Responsible for operating, maintenance, calibration, and performance of blood gas analyzers.Administers bedside pulmonary function tests.Maintains an adequate level of laboratory supplies for the Blood Gas laboratory.
  • Prepares and maintains required reports and patient records.Keeps up to date with current trends and developments. Maintains working knowledge of Department procedure manuals. Participates in inservice programs to improve respiratory practice. Employee complies with established occupational exposure policies.Does work rotating shifts as need arises. Assists with planning, coordination, and supervision of the activities of the technical staff during the shift.
  • Consults with Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRT) and Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT)regarding proper use of equipment, management of difficult patients, etc.Assists in the evaluation of equipment the Department is considering to purchase.Takes an active role in inservice education of the staff and well as orientation of new Department employees. Assists in the quality assurance program within the Department.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and ability to adapt to clinical treatment and instructional aspect of care to all stages of the life cycle and to various states of health and disease.Efficiently employs available equipment and supplies giving due care to their use and maintenance.Available for staff adjustments to help assure sufficient number of qualified staff are available to meet patient needs and respond to unusual occurrences and/or increased patient acuity.
  • *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.*Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Tags

Full time, Relocation package, Shift work, Rotating shift, Weekend work, Day shift,

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