Respiratory Therapist

12 days ago
United States$5.5/hrFull TimeRespiratory Therapy

Job Description

About the Role

Join Geisinger as a Respiratory Therapist – $15K Sign-On Bonus in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Benefits of working at Geisinger: Full.

Requirements

  • inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department
  • (Required) Experience: Certification(s) and License(s): Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification within 6 months
  • American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months
  • Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body, Certified Respiratory Therapist

Benefits & Compensation

  • Hourly rate: $5.5/hr.
  • Signing bonus: $15,000.
  • CME allowance: $5,000.
  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Geisinger in United States.

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentsCare PlansCommunicationAerosolized MedicationsSecretion ManagementPulmonary Volume ExpansionOxygen TherapyArtificial Airway MaintenanceMechanical Ventilation ManagementPatient EducationIntra-hospital TransportAcute Airway ManagementNon-invasive MonitoringDischarge PlanningArterial Blood Gas SamplingPreceptor Skills
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist at Geisinger a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Respiratory Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at Geisinger is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $6 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Assessments, Care Plans, Communication, Aerosolized Medications, Secretion Management, Pulmonary Volume Expansion, Oxygen Therapy, Artificial Airway Maintenance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Responsibilities include performing and documenting thorough patient assessments, establishing care plans, and correctly executing routine therapeutic modalities such as aerosolized medications and oxygen therapy. The role also involves initiating and managing mechanical ventilators, assisting with ...

Benefits package: $15,000 hiring incentive, Health, dental, vision from day one, 401k plan with Geisinger contributions, Generous PTO, $5,000 tuition reimbursement, MyHealth Rewards wellness program, Family-friendly support, Employee Assistance Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Geisinger

Hospitals and Health Care
Danville, Pa.
2-5

Benefits & Perks

$15,000 hiring incentive
Health, dental, vision from day one
401k plan with Geisinger contributions
Generous PTO
$5,000 tuition reimbursement
MyHealth Rewards wellness program
Family-friendly support
Employee Assistance Program
2.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

12d ago

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