Registered Respiratory Therapist II - Respiratory

Penn State Health; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tuition discount for employees

Night shift differential

Job summary

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center in Lancaster, PA is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to lead the day-to-day activities of the Respiratory Services Department, monitor staff performance, and adjust staffing according to RCIS guidelines.

This full-time, night-shift position (0.90 FTE) offers a $2.50/hour night differential, a $15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible applicants, and tuition discount benefits for employees and dependents.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of employment.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Two years of experience as a respiratory therapist.
• Active specialty credential (NPS, ACCS, C-NPT, AE-C, C-PFT, RPFT, PALS, or NRP).
• BLS required prior to orientation completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in daily activities of the Respiratory Services Department.
• Coach and monitor Registered Respiratory Therapists daily performance and productivity.
• Adjust staffing levels as per RCIS crewing guide.

Education

Licensed Respiratory Therapist (state license)

ACLS certification

BLS certification

2 years experience as respiratory therapist

Active Specialty Credential (NPS/ACCS/C-NPT/AE-C/C-PFT/RPFT/PALS/NRP)

Job description

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.

• $15,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify ***

Penn State Health - Lancaster Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Lancaster

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 0.90

Shift: Night

Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour

Hours: 12-hour shifts

Summary Of Position

Leads and participates in the day-to‑day activities of the Respiratory Services Department and monitors the general activities of its satellites. Monitors, evaluates, and coaches Registered Respiratory Therapists daily performance and productivity. Adjusts staffing levels according to the Respiratory Clinical Information System (RCIS) crewing guide.

Minimum Qualification(s)

• Licensed to practice as a Respiratory Therapist by the state of employment required
• Current certification in ACLS
• Two (2) years of experience as a respiratory therapist
• One Active Specialty Credential (NPS, ACCS, C-NPT, AE-C, C-PFT, RPFT, PALS, or NRP)
• AHA BLS required prior to orientation completion

Preferred Qualification(s)

• ACLS and PALS certification
• NRP required within six (6) months of hire

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.

Benefits

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 LANCASTER MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is a 341,000-square-foot 129-bed acute care hospital that will give residents of Lancaster and York counties enhanced access to Penn State Health’s expertise and specialty services! Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our team is committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community, and each other.

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. But what makes our healthcare award‑winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract.

All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

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