Top 26 Respiratory Therapists Jobs in Altoona, PA

Respiratory Therapist CRT/RRT
UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center —Altoona, PA
- 12 hour shift
- BLS Certification
- No experience needed
- Mid-level
Respiratory Therapist CRT/RRT
UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center —Altoona, PA
- 12 hour shift
- BLS Certification
- No experience needed
- Mid-level
Respiratory Therapist CRT/RRT
UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center —Altoona, PA
- 12 hour shift
- BLS Certification
- No experience needed
- Mid-level
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Clinical Respiratory Therapist
Medcare Equipment Company LLC —Altoona, PA
- $53,892.80 - $63,065.60 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Computer literacy
- BLS Certification
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Respiratory Therapist CRT/RRT
UPMC —Altoona, PA
- 12 hour shift
- BLS Certification
- No experience needed
- Mid-level
Respiratory Therapist, Huntingdon Hospital
Penn Highlands Healthcare —Huntingdon, PA
- Full-time
- Hospital
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - Full Time
The Guthrie Clinic —Pennsylvania
- Weekends as needed
- PALS Certification
- Customer service
- BLS Certification
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Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Huntingdon Hosp
Penn Highlands Healthcare —Huntingdon, PA
- Part-time
- Hospital
- Inpatient
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Neonatal Flight Respiratory Therapist
MedHealth Partners/Angel MedFlight/Medway Air Ambulance —United States
- From $62,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Anatomy knowledge
- RN License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Registered Respiratory Therapist - Relocate to Billings, MT! $15K Sign-On/$10k Relocation Allowance
Billings Clinic —United States
- Weekends as needed
- Acute care
- Background check
- Hospital
- Loan repayment program
- Disability insurance
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Travel NICU Respiratory Therapist
Concentric Healthcare Staffing —United States
- $2,300 - $2,800 a week
- Temporary
- Mid-level
- Travel
- 2 years
- Travel reimbursement
- Health savings account
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Travel Respiratory Therapist
Medical Solutions —United States
- $1,800 - $2,400 a week
- 12 hour shift
- Acute care
- Hospital
- Travel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Respiratory therapist - Hurricane Response Bench
Critical Response Strategies, LLC —United States
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
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Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT- Upper Peninsula of Michigan - Relocation$
Concert Consulting —United States
- $28 - $35 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Anatomy knowledge
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
- Relocation assistance
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UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center —Altoona, PA
Assists with planning, coordination, and supervision of the activities of the technical staff during the shift. Administers bedside pulmonary function tests.

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Respiratory Therapist CRT/RRT

UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center -
Altoona, PA

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Experience working with neonates
Employee onboarding
Inhalation medication administration
Record keeping
Staff supervision
Arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling
Respiratory Therapy
RRT
Laboratory inventory control
Capillary specimen collection
Team supervision
Laboratory equipment maintenance
Medical equipment operation
BLS Certification
Pulmonary function testing systems
Critical & intensive care
Shift management
No experience needed
Mid-level
Laboratory equipment calibration
Clinical staff training
Medical treatment knowledge
State-specific respiratory therapist license
QA/QC
Health record tracking
Equipment maintenance
New hire orientation
Laboratory management
CRT
Neonates

Full 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

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 incentive to earn an additional $10,000 upon completion of your third year 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.

CRT Education and Formal Training Required:

In accordance with Act 60, State Board of Medicine, and State Board of Osteopathic Medicine, must provide the Hospital with a copy of his/her current temporary practice permit or current certificate to practice in the Commonwealth as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. In addition, must be a graduate of an AMA accredited school for respiratory therapy and successfully completed the NBRC Certification Exam.

Experience Required: None.

Specific Abilities:

Works under the general supervision of the Advanced Respiratory Therapist/Clinical Coordinator and Administrative Director of Respiratory Care.
Performs regular functions without direct supervision.
Consults the Advanced Respiratory Therapist/Clinical Coordinator, Administrative Director, and Medical Director as required.

CRT Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. Must complete Neonatal Resuscitation Program within one year of Hire Date or transfer.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Osteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP)
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances for RRT:

CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP)
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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