Respiratory Therapist - PRN
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Commonwealth Health
PA
Summary
The Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing cardiovascular and respiratory care to patients in accordance with NBRC and hospital standards. They also provide consultation, instruction, and technical direction to medical, nursing, and other staff members.
Job Description
JOB LOCATION: Wilkes-Barre General Hospital - Per Diem (rotating)
| Position Purpose |
| The Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for all aspects of patient care ensuring that cardiovascular and respiratory care is rendered to patients in accordance with the NBRC and hospital standards. Provide consultation, instruction and technical direction to medical, nursing and other staff members. |
| Position Qualifications |
| Education Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)Graduate of AMA approved school of respiratory care with required didactic and clinical experience with all patient populations |
| Experience/Specialized Skills/Aptitudes Two (2) years of clinical and technical experience preferred; Good communication skills; Ability to work with others (physicians, therapists, nursing, etc). Communication skills; teach/instruct; technical and clinical expertise; resource person; manual and finger dexterity; mechanically inclined; ability to carry out duties of charge person. |
| Licenses/Certificates: Licensed by the State of PennsylvaniaCurrent ACLS, BLS, & PALS required and must be completed prior to end of orientation period |
Commonwealth Health is a trusted community healthcare provider serving Northeastern Pennsylvania with compassionate, high‑quality care. Our hospitals, clinics, and outpatient services are dedicated to ensuring accessible healthcare close to home for patients and families across the region.
We share a commitment to exceptional care – from modern treatments and technology to the talented doctors, nurses and staff working together to make our network a great places to receive care.
As part of Tenor Health Foundation, Commonwealth Health remains fully operational with no interruptions in care. Our providers, staff, and services remain in place so patients can continue receiving care from the teams they know and trust.
Just as with other Tenor Health Foundation hospitals, our nonprofit ownership reinforces a mission‑driven focus on community health, stability, and long‑term sustainability. This allows us to invest in quality care now and for the future.
Acute Care Hospitals
• Moses Taylor Hospital
• Regional Hospital of Scranton
• Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
Affiliated Physician Practice
• Commonwealth Health Physician Network
160 primary care & specialty providers
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Commonwealth Health is a trusted community healthcare provider serving Northeastern Pennsylvania with compassionate, high‑quality care. Our hospitals, clinics, and outpatient services are dedicated to ensuring accessible healthcare close to home for patients and families across the region.
We share a commitment to exceptional care – from modern treatments and technology to the talented doctors, nurses and staff working together to make our network a great places to receive care.
As part of Tenor Health Foundation, Commonwealth Health remains fully operational with no interruptions in care. Our providers, staff, and services remain in place so patients can continue receiving care from the teams they know and trust.
Just as with other Tenor Health Foundation hospitals, our nonprofit ownership reinforces a mission‑driven focus on community health, stability, and long‑term sustainability. This allows us to invest in quality care now and for the future.
Acute Care Hospitals
• Moses Taylor Hospital
• Regional Hospital of Scranton
• Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
Affiliated Physician Practice
• Commonwealth Health Physician Network
160 primary care & specialty providers
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
