Experienced 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: Danville, US-PA
  • Type: Permanent
  • Industry: Medical
  • Recruiter: Geisinger
  • Contact: Not Specified
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  • Reference: R-80548
  • Posted: 2026-10-07 09:03:06 -
  
  
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