Supervisor, Respiratory Therapy - UPMC McKeesport
Mckeesport, PAFull-timeSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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UPMC McKeesport is hiring a full-time Supervisor, Respiratory Therapy, primarily for a Monday-through-Friday daylight shift, with additional shifts or weekends as department needs require. The supervisor coordinates respiratory care procedures and clinical operations, assists with department management, and supports patient care across pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. The role requires an associate’s degree, respiratory care experience, an RCP license, and RRT credentials; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
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UPMC McKeesport is currently hiring a fulltime Supervisor, Respiratory Therapy to join our team!
Whether you're looking for a collaborative team setting or experience with an industry leader, our Supervisor, Respiratory Therapy opportunity offers many ways for you to get involved!
UPMC McKeesport is currently hiring a fulltime Supervisor, Respiratory Therapy to mainly work a daylight shift (6:00 am - 2:00 pm), Monday thru Friday. This position may work additional shifts/weekends to meet department needs.
UPMC offers a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to continue to grow professionally from both a technical and managerial standpoint.
Selected candidate will be placed in the appropriate job title/salary grade based on education and experience.
Apply today to see where your career can go!
Purpose:
Supervise and coordinate diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures that best meet the needs of the patient, physician, department and hospital during the assigned shift. Assist in the overall management of the department. Defined responsibilities are performed in pediatric, adult and geriatric patient populations and in all patient service areas.
Responsibilities:
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Assure the delivery of quality patient care by all Respiratory Care staff.
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Is an educational resource in Respiratory Care for all other health care practitioners.
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Perform all duties and responsibilities required of a Sr Respiratory Therapist, RRT. Serve as a role model and resource at all times.
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Assure the effective and efficient use of all available resources.
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Assist in implementing all activities required by regulatory agencies.
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Is directly responsible for the department orientation, educational/in-service and competency program.
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Ensure a safe and appropriate work environment.
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Prepare and provide various reports as needed and requested.
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Supervise the daily clinical operations of an area or department providing Respiratory Care.
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Complete performance appraisals, assist with staffing decisions and implementing personnel actions.
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Ensure compliance with hospital and departmental policies.
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Promote the effective utilization of Respiratory Care through assessment, evaluation, protocols and consults.
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Assist the Director with the overall management of the department.
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Provide a direct line of communication between all other health care practitioners and Respiratory Care Services.
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Coordinate the evaluation of products and equipment. Provide input into departmental equipment selection and function.
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Provide and maintain supply inventory.
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Graduate of a Co ARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program required.
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Associate's degree is required; Bachelor's degree is preferred.
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4 years of total respiratory care experience with a minimum of 3 years in critical care is required.
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Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in practicing state required
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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required. Respiratory therapists who receive their RRT credential from the NBRC after July 1, 2002 are required to maintain certification under the NBRC guidelines
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
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Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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Osteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP)
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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
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Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
How this job compares
Set against the 4,095 open Respiratory Therapist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$83–108K/yr92 salary ranges
- Pennsylvania median$33–37/hr29 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 221 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Pennsylvania and 4,095 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
- UPMC (this employer)47 open
- Geisinger30 open
- Highmark Health23 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience — more than three in four Respiratory Therapist postings that state a minimum ask for (median 1 year, across 1,259 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for an associate degree; 1,450 of the 4,095 open Respiratory Therapist jobs (35%) ask for an associate degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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