Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - Per Diem

Job Description

Summary :

To perform respiratory therapy treatment modalities, patient assessments, and life support interventions in all treatment areas, including the Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department. To determine appropriate course of respiratory treatment using defined and approved patient driven and therapist driven protocols. To be knowledgeable and competent in all aspects of mechanical ventilation initiation and management, endotracheal intubation assistance, and airway protection and maintenance during cardiopulmonary resuscitation. To take charge responsibly and assist provider during bronchoscopies, where applicable. Demonstrate knowledge and principles of growth and development necessary to provide care for patients of all age groups and other demographics and engage in the prioritization of job duties in a safe and timely manner and to assist team members when the individual’s workload is completed. May be required to work weekends, holidays, and alternative shifts on the occasion that shift vacancies arise from retirements and planned or unplanned medical or other leave.

Experience :

1 year of experience in a healthcare setting is preferred. New graduates will be considered upon review of clinical activity during their education.

Education :

Must be a graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Therapy Program and have successfully passed the Registered Respiratory Therapist exam administered by the National Board of Respiratory Care and remain in good standing. Baccalaureate preferred.

Licenses :

• Respiratory Therapy license in state of practice required
• Must possess NBRC RRT certification. RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS, AE-C, and / or COPD-E are preferred, but not required
• BLS, ACLS required. PALS, NRP, S.T.A.B.L.E preferred

Essential Functions :

Other Duties :

Rev : 5-12-2025

About Us

Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.

The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.