Respiratory Therapist- Per Diem

Geisinger

2 months ago

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania$5.5/hrPer Diem / PRNRespiratory Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Geisinger as a Respiratory Therapist- Per Diem in United States.

Key Responsibilities

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

specific, patient and family education as it relates to disease management. Assists in intra

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): Registered Respiratory Therapist

Benefits & Compensation

Hourly rate: $5.5/hr.

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Geisinger as a Respiratory Therapist- Per Diem.

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentsCare Plan EstablishmentCommunicationAerosolized MedicationsSecretion ManagementPulmonary Volume ExpansionOxygen TherapyArtificial Airway MaintenanceMechanical Ventilation ManagementPatient EducationIntra-hospital TransportAcute Airway ManagementNon-invasive MonitoringDischarge PlanningArterial Blood Gas CollectionPreceptor

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Position Insights

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 Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Assessments, Care Plan Establishment, 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: The Respiratory Therapist consistently performs and documents thorough patient assessments, establishes appropriate care plans, and communicates with the patient care team. Responsibilities include performing routine therapeutic modalities, managing mechanical ventilators, providing patient educatio...

Benefits package: 401(k) Plan, Free Care.com Membership, Employee Assistance Program, MyHealth Rewards Wellness Program, Shared Governance Structure, Protocol Driven Care, Therapist Autonomy, Evidence-Based Medicine Practices. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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