Location:

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

Shift:

Rotation (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

Job Summary:

Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA is proud to offer a Per Diem Registered Respiratory Therapist $30.40 in minimum hourly base pay, with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to an additional $5.50 in shift differential pay.

Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA is proud to offer a Per Diem Certified Respiratory Therapist $25.60 in minimum hourly base pay, with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to an additional $5.50 in shift differential pay.

Job Duties:

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions 

• 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 

• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health

• 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

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:

Geisinger Medical Center is proud to receive ANCC Magnet Recognition®, the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can receive for nursing practice and quality patient care. 

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience:

Certification(s) and License(s):

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification within 6 months - American Heart Association (AHA), Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months - Default Issuing Body, Certified Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), Neonatal Resuscitation Program within one year of hire - Neonatal Resuscitation Program, Pediatric Life Support Certification within 6 months - American Heart Association (AHA), Registered Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Skills:

OUR 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, 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.