Respiratory Therapist, CRT

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# Respiratory Therapist, CRT

- Location: Somerset, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Allied Health
- Shift: Rotating
- Business unit: ST Health Somerset
- Pay: $26.75–$45.04 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-14T22:00:15.783Z

## Description

ST Health Somerset is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our team. This full-time position works rotating 12-hour shifts—7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM—and includes weekend and holiday rotations. As part of a compassionate, community-focused hospital, you'll deliver high-quality care across all patient populations and service areas. Under the general direction of a physician and by prescription, the Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory therapy services and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities.

**Sign-On Bonus Eligible:**
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