Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist at Geisinger summary :

The Respiratory Therapist provides patient-centered respiratory care by assessing needs, implementing treatment plans, and managing ventilatory support and airway management in clinical settings. They collaborate with healthcare teams, educate patients and families, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The role includes opportunities for professional growth, involvement in clinical procedures, and shift coordination responsibilities.

Job Title : Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT) / Respiratory Therapist Certified (CRT)

Location : Scranton, Pennsylvania

Job Category : Rehabilitation Services

Schedule : Days

Work Type : Full time

Department : GCMC Respiratory Services Division

Date Posted : 08 / 15 / 2025

Job ID : R-79206

Job SummaryGeisinger is proud to offer a full time Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) a $15,000 hiring incentive for eligible candidates, competitive rates and up to $5.50 / hr. shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts!

Job Duties

Benefits of working at Geisinger :

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
• Shared governance structure that empowers our Respiratory Therapists
• Protocol driven care
• Therapist autonomy
• Evidence-based medicine practices
• Collaboration with Intensivist Critical Care team
• State-of-the-art equipment and technology
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
• Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated leaders
• Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups
• Employee referral incentive program

Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Rebecca Miszkiel at rmiszkiel@geisinger.edu

Job Description

Assesses patients' respiratory care needs based on a variety of data. Plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates treatment modalities to meet those needs. Ensures the very best patient / family experience by optimizing all customer interaction.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

Hours : 7am - 730pm, every other weekend and holiday.

EducationGraduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA); Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA); Registered Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); Licensed Respiratory Therapist - Default Issuing Body; Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification - Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Our Purpose & ValuesOUR PURPOSE & VALUES : Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS : We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE : We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING : We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION : We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY : We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Keywords :

respiratory therapist, respiratory care, ventilator management, patient assessment, mechanical ventilation, pulmonary therapy, clinical respiratory services, patient education, acute airway management, hospital respiratory care