About this role
Bring your respiratory expertise to a place where advanced practice, innovation, and compassion come together every day — ST Health Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. As an experienced Respiratory Therapist, you’ll join a highly skilled pediatric team known for its commitment to excellence, collaboration, and life‑changing care. Here, Respiratory Therapists play a central role in critical decision‑making and high‑acuity interventions, working side‑by‑side with physicians and nurses to support some of the most complex and inspiring patient journeys.
At ST Health Children’s, your professional voice matters and your clinical experience is valued. You’ll have access to advanced equipment, opportunities to mentor the next generation of therapists, and a strong, supportive culture that celebrates the expertise and compassion you bring to the bedside. Our team is recognized not only for their technical skill, but for the meaningful connections they build with patients and families — a spirit reflected in the way they support one another every day.
Join a department where your experience elevates care, your growth is supported, and every breath you help deliver creates a lasting impact.
Eligible applicants will be offered a sign on bonus of either $12,000 or $20,000 based on experience for a 2-year work commitment!
Applicants will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience, certification and education.
Assists to transport mechanically ventilated patients. Responds to all code situations.
Evaluates the appropriateness of medical orders. Interprets clinical data to optimize patient clinical objectives.
Maintains patient’s chart that contains pertinent identification and therapy information. * Orders repairs when needed. * Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel. * Supervises students during training.
Monitors patient’s physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes. Performs bronchopulmonary drainage and assists patient in performing breathing exercises. Performs pulmonary function tests to be used by physician in diagnosis of case. Consults with physician in the event of adverse reactions.
Reads prescription, measures arterial blood gases, and reviews patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment, such as type and duration of therapy, and medication dosages. Determines most suitable method of administering inhalants, precautions to be observed, and modifications which may be needed that will be compatible with physician’s orders
Sets up and operates devices, such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators. Operates equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment, such as volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature, and to administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients. Observes equipment function and adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results to therapy. Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment functions safely and efficiently.
- Graduate of a Co ARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program required Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
- 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 requirements
Licensure, Certifications and Clearances:
- BLS or CPR required
- Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT)
- Osteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP)
- Clearances with renewal:
- Act 31, 33, 34, & 73
ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Pay range
$28.73–$48.21 / hr
Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.
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# Experienced Respiratory Therapist, RRT - ST Health Children's Hospital
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Allied Health
- Shift: Rotating
- Business unit: ST Health Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
- Pay: $28.73–$48.21 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-02-12T10:30:15.14Z
## Description
Bring your respiratory expertise to a place where advanced practice, innovation, and compassion come together every day — **ST Health Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh**. As an experienced Respiratory Therapist, you’ll join a highly skilled pediatric team known for its commitment to excellence, collaboration, and life‑changing care. Here, Respiratory Therapists play a central role in critical decision‑making and high‑acuity interventions, working side‑by‑side with physicians and nurses to support some of the most complex and inspiring patient journeys.
At ST Health Children’s, your professional voice matters and your clinical experience is valued. You’ll have access to advanced equipment, opportunities to mentor the next generation of therapists, and a strong, supportive culture that celebrates the expertise and compassion you bring to the bedside. Our team is recognized not only for their technical skill, but for the meaningful connections they build with patients and families — a spirit reflected in the way they support one another every day.
…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.
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