Respiratory Therapist- Per Diem

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer Per Diem Respiratory Therapists up to $30.40 in minimum hourly base pay with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to an additional $5.50 in shift differential pay for evenings, nights, and weekend shifts!

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 nurses
Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated Respiratory Therapy leaders
Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups            
Employee referral incentive program
Geisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in a Strongline Alert Notification system worn by our staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus.

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.
Consistently performs and documents thorough patient assessments.
Establishes appropriate care plans.
Communicates with other members of the patient care team.
Correctly performs and documents routine therapeutic modalities including aerosolized medications, secretion management techniques, pulmonary volume expansion, oxygen therapy, and assists with routine care and maintenance of artificial airways.
Initiates and manages conventional and high frequency mechanical ventilators according to established protocol.
Provides appropriate, age-specific, patient and family education as it relates to disease management.
Assists in intra-hospital transport of mechanically ventilated patients.
Responsible for acute airway management in emergent situations.
Sets up and manages non-invasive monitoring (i.e.

ETCO monitors, pulse oximeters).
When care management not available, assists with discharge planning for patients needing respiratory related DME supplies, follows appropriate insurance guidelines.
Adheres to regulatory requirements and safety standards.
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- Rate: Not Specified
- Location: Bloomsburg, US-PA
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Medical
- Recruiter: Geisinger
- Contact: Not Specified
- Email: to view click here
- Reference: R-95550
- Posted: 2026-10-07 09:02:33 -
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