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What they do
A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
$77,957 / year median in Pennsylvania
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Your Future and Theirs:
Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.- $15,000 SIGN-ON BONUS
- eligible to those that qualify
- Penn State Health
Hershey Medical Center Location:
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PA:
Hershey Work Type:
Full Time FTE:
0.90Shift:
Night Night Shift Differential:
$2.50/hourHours:
7:00p- 7:00a; every third weekend
Recruiter Contact:
Hector Diaz at hdiaz1@pennstatehealth.psu.eduSUMMARY OF POSITION
Provide advanced respiratory care to patients across a variety of specialties, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to achieve the best outcomes. Serve as a mentor and resource for junior respiratory therapists, sharing your expertise and helping to foster their professional growth. Participate in our professional development clinical ladder program, designed to support your growth and advancement. Elevate Your Career as a Respiratory Therapist at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Are you an experienced Respiratory Therapist ready to take your career to new heights? Join us at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, where we specialize in providing exceptional care across a variety of specialties, including trauma, stroke, heart and vascular, pediatric and neurosurgery. We're seeking skilled professionals like you to join our extraordinary teams and be part of an inclusive culture dedicated to saving lives and fostering personal and professional development.CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR TEAM IN ACTION MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
(S): Licensed as Respiratory Therapist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. AHA BLS required prior to orientation completion. RRT credential awarded by theNBRC. PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
(S): Excellent communication skills preferred.WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community. Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below: Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton). Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection. Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program. Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania's only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU.
State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence- that's Penn State Health.
Union:
Non Bargained #IND123Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development
- Health and Wellness Programs