About this role
ST Health Shadyside is hiring Respiratory Therapists of all levels of experience to support our Respiratory Therapy Department!
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join a team that values your expertise and dedication, read further to explore this opportunity!
SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE!
External/eligible candidates (Part-Time status will receive 1/2 of sign-on bonus, and casual status not eligible)
- 0-1 years of experience = $12,000 – with a 2-year commitment
- 1+ years of experience = $20,000 – with a 2-year commitment
In addition, ST Health will now pay for fees to complete RRT exam costs for CRT’s who want to become a Registered Respiratory Therapist!
Why join us?
ST Health Shadyside is a Magnet recognized hospital that offers expert care for a vast amount of respiratory conditions. It is a smaller department with a community feel to offer focused and specialized care for our patients.
Want to know more about the department?
- We operate using therapist driven protocols which enable the therapist autonomy to assess and provide care specific to patient needs!
- You will have additional support staff consisting of respiratory care assistants as well as student interns. We also have a professional practice counsel and a specialized tracheostomy task force.
- We offer flexible scheduling that encourages balance and collaboration amongst all staff!
Qualified candidates will be placed into the appropriate level:
- CRT range: $26.16 – $43.85
- RRT range: $28.73 – $48.21
- Sr. RRT range: $30.82 – $51.79
We offer a lucrative career ladder that we utilize to allow for career growth and promotional opportunities with ST Health!
Under the general direction of a physician and by prescription, the Respiratory Therapist 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.
- Graduate of a Co ARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program required.
- Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required.
- 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:
- Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT)
- Osteopathic Respiratory Care
- Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP)
- CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Pay range
$26.16–$43.85 / hr
Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.
Share or keep this job
Start your application
About two minutes. Leave your name and email; we send a link that keeps your place for 14 days.
What search engines and AI agents see
Read from this page, not described
{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "JobPosting",
"title": "Respiratory Therapist, CRT/RRT - ST Health Shadyside",
"description": "ST Health Shadyside is hiring Respiratory Therapists of all levels of experience to support our Respiratory Therapy Department!If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a team that values your expertise and dedication, read further to explore this opportunity! SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE!External/eligible candidates (Part-Time status will receive 1/2 of sign-on bonus, and casual status not eligible)0-1 years of experience = $12,000 – with a 2-year commitment1+ years of experience = $20,000 – with a 2-year commitment In addition, ST Health will now pay for fees to complete RRT exam costs for CRT’s who want to become a Registered Respiratory Therapist! Why join us?ST Health Shadyside is a Magnet recognized hospital that offers expert care for a vast amount of respiratory conditions. It is a smaller department with a community feel to offer focused and specialized care for our patients. Want to know more about the department?We operate using therapist driven protocols which enable the therapist autonomy to assess and provide care specific to patient needs!You will have additional support staff consisting of respiratory care assistants as well as student interns. We also have a professional practice counsel and a specialized tracheostomy task force.We offer flexible scheduling that encourages balance and collaboration amongst all staff! Qualified candidates will be placed into the appropriate level:CRT range: $26.16 – $43.85RRT range: $28.73 – $48.21Sr. RRT range: $30.82 – $51.79We offer a lucrative career ladder that we utilize to allow for career growth and promotional opportunities with ST Health! Under the general direction of a physician and by prescription, the Respiratory Therapist 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.\n\n\tGraduate of a Co ARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program required.\n\tRespiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required.\n\tBasic 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 \n\tRespiratory therapists who receive their CRT credential from the NBRC after July 1, 2002 are required to maintain certification under the NBRC requirements\n\n\nLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:\n\n\n\tCertified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT)\n\tOsteopathic Respiratory Care\n\tRespiratory Care Practitioners (RCP)\n\tCPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire\n\n\n \n\nST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran",
"identifier": {
"@type": "PropertyValue",
"name": "Pepper Health",
"value": "23361439"
},
"datePosted": "2026-01-27",
"employmentType": "FULL_TIME",
"hiringOrganization": {
"@type": "Organization",
"@id": "https://pepper2.socialhost.dev/#organization",
"name": "Pepper Health",
"sameAs": "https://pepper2.socialhost.dev/"
},
"jobLocation": {
"@type": "Place",
"address": {
"@type": "PostalAddress",
"addressLocality": "Pittsburgh",
"addressRegion": "PA",
"addressCountry": "US"
}
},
"url": "https://pepper2.socialhost.dev/job/23361439/respiratory-therapist-crt-rrt-st-health-shadyside/",
"directApply": true,
"validThrough": "2026-12-11",
"workHours": "Rotating shift",
"baseSalary": {
"@type": "MonetaryAmount",
"currency": "USD",
"value": {
"@type": "QuantitativeValue",
"minValue": 26.16,
"maxValue": 43.85,
"unitText": "HOUR"
}
}
}pepper2.socialhost.dev › job › 23361439 › respiratory-therapist-crt-rrt-st-health-shadyside
Respiratory Therapist, CRT/RRT - ST Health Shadyside — Pittsburgh, PA | Pepper Health (Library Build)
Respiratory Therapist, CRT/RRT - ST Health Shadyside at Pepper Health, Pittsburgh. See the pay range, the schedule, and your recruiter’s name before you apply.
---
type: 'JobPosting'
title: 'Respiratory Therapist, CRT/RRT - ST Health Shadyside'
url: 'https://pepper2.socialhost.dev/job/23361439/respiratory-therapist-crt-rrt-st-health-shadyside/'
job_id: '23361439'
organization: 'SFX Demo'
location: 'Pittsburgh, PA'
employment_type: 'Full-Time'
date_posted: '2026-01-27T16:00:16.327Z'
date_modified: '2026-05-18T09:14:11.11Z'
---
# Respiratory Therapist, CRT/RRT - ST Health Shadyside
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Allied Health
- Shift: Rotating
- Business unit: ST Health Shadyside
- Pay: $26.16–$43.85 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-01-27T16:00:16.327Z
## Description
**ST Health Shadyside is hiring Respiratory Therapists of all levels of experience to support our Respiratory Therapy Department!**
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a team that values your expertise and dedication, read further to explore this opportunity!
…Shift and schedule
Shift
Rotating
Hours
Full-Time
Workplace
On-site
Where you’ll work
Pittsburgh, PA
A city of bridges, neighborhoods and world-class medicine. Affordable living, a booming health sector, and Pepper Health facilities across the metro — from our flagship Shadyside campus to a home-health network covering every borough.
- Pepper Health Shadyside
- Pepper Health Passavant
- Pepper Health Children's
- Pepper Health Rehab Services
- Pepper Health at Home
Benefits
Benefits from day one
Day-one health coverage
Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.
Tuition & certifications
Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.
Retirement with match
403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.
PTO & wellbeing days
Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.
Ladders & residencies
Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.
Family support
Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.
Stories
From people in this role

Allied health at Pepper is a career, not just a job. Certifications paid, cross-training encouraged, and a clear ladder from tech to lead.
Career progression
Where this role can lead
Assistant / Aide
Licensed Clinician
Senior Clinician — specialty
Lead / Clinic Coordinator
Rehab Services Manager
FAQ
Questions people ask about this role
About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?
Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.
About this roleDo you support continuing education?
Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.
About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?
Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.
About this roleWhat does advancement look like?
Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.
Application process
What happens after you apply
Apply
Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.
Recruiter screen
A real person reviews every application and reaches out.
Interviews
Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.
Offer
Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.
Welcome
Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.
Related
Explore similar careers nearby
Similar jobs
Athletic Trainer – South Allegheny School District
$21.89–$35.13 / hr
Athletic Trainer – Floater (Pittsburgh Area)
$21.89–$35.13 / hr
Travelling Perfusionist, Procirca
$73.14–$122.83 / hr
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
$22.98–$32.01 / hr
Neurodiagnostic Technician I
$21.98–$35.13 / hr
Ophthalmic Imager I- Part-time ST Health Vision Institute – Mercy Pavilion
$22.52–$37.40 / hr
