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Registered Respiratory Therapist - Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital (per diem, nights)
About the Role
Per diem respiratory therapist for night shifts at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital. Provide respiratory care, ventilator support, and code blue response. Pennsylvania license required.
Join St. Luke's University Health Network as a Registered Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem Nights in Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania. St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join St. Luke's University Health Network as a Registered Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem Nights.
Key Responsibilities
The Registered Respiratory Therapist assesses patient conditions, provides respiratory therapy, and maintains ventilator support in critical and non-critical areas. They also participate in emergency response teams and perform diagnostic studies such as blood gas analysis and bedside testing.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Respiratory Therapist license and credentials from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC). A minimum of 6 months of clinical experience and Basic Life Support certification are required, with ACLS certification needed within one year of hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
In Pennsylvania, Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$110k across 174 listings, vs ~$85k nationally (3,871 listings).
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Pennsylvania's cost-of-living index is 102.0 (US average = 100) — Pennsylvania ranks #5 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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