Respiratory Therapist CRT/RRT

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT –  NIGHT SHIFT NIGHT PROGRAM

Fulltime 36 hour Night shift with rotation -every other weekend rotation 

AFSCME Union

Posted: March 22, 2024

We are currently offering a SIGN-ON BONUS for all full-time Respiratory Therapist positions! The amount of the sign-on bonus is based on experience.  Don’t miss out – apply today!

$12,000 bonus for 0-1 year of experience with a 2 year commitment to UPMC

$15,000 bonus for 1+ year of experience with a 2 year commitment to UPMC

Hiring rate will be based on CRT or RRT level and experience.

As part of the program, participants must commit to working to the maximum of their 
budgeted shifts based on FTE status as off-shift hours (12-hour blocks such as 3 p.m. to 
3 a.m., 4 p.m. to 4 a.m., etc. or 8-hour blocks such as 11 p.m to 7 a.m, etc.). 
• Eligible participants will receive an additional $2 per hour night program differential, on 
top of their hospital’s current off-shift differential, for night hours worked as part of the 
program. 
o This $2 will be given on top of the new, market-competitive shift differentials. 
• Any additional worked day shifts (meetings, competencies, additional overtime shifts) will 
be paid without the night program differential. 
• Respiratory Therapists who work rotating night shifts as part of their schedule, but are 
not participants in the night program, will not receive the additional $2 differential. 
• All PTO (paid time off) requests must continue to be approved, in advance, by the 
participant’s unit director/manager, and the night program differential will not be applied 
to the hourly rate paid for PTO. 
• Business unit leaders will determine the appropriate number of program participants 
based on business unit and department needs.

Purpose:
Administers Respiratory Care Services to patients via Medical Staff approved techniques and procedures and with the rules of Respiratory Care services. Cleans, repairs, and services Respiratory Care equipment and performs other related work.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for operating, maintenance, calibration, and performance of blood gas analyzers.
• Performs blood gas analysis. Performs postural drainage and chest physiotherapy to improve pulmonary toiletry and mobilize secretions.
• 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.
• Administers bedside pulmonary function tests.
• Keeps up to date with current trends and developments. Maintains working knowledge of Department procedure manuals. Employee complies with established occupational exposure policies. Participates in inservice training programs to improve respiratory practice. Reviews updated policies in a timely fashion.
• Prepares and maintains required reports and patient records.
• Administers aerosols for the purpose of sputum induction.
• Efficiently employs available equipment and supplies giving due care to their use and maintenance.
• 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.
• Does work rotating shifts as need arises.Available for staffing adjustments to help ensure sufficient number of qualified staff are available to meet patient needs and respond to unusual occurrences and/or increased patient acuity.
• Responsible for completing all competency testing within 45 days following the annual publishing date of the criteria. The CRT is responsible to schedule with the RRT the date(s) to complete the competency review and testing.
• Administers IPPV, IPPB, aerosol, nebulizer, and incentive spirometry treatments. (All of the above contain drugs except incentive spirometry.)
• Maintains an adequate level of laboratory supplies in the Blood Gas Laboratory.
• Initiates and maintains mechanical pulmonary ventilation equipment in the ED, Nursery and ICU settings
• Administers medical gases utilizing the following equipment: cannula, tent, croupette, mask, aerosol mask, HFNC and trach collar.