Penn State Health

Respiratory Therapist I (RRT) - Adult - Night Shift - $15,000 SIGN-ON

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*$15,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify - 1 Year Commitment PLUS SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL * Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center Location: US:PA: HersheyWork Type: Full TimeFTE: 0.90Shift: NightNight Shift Differential: $2.50/hourHours: 7:00p - 7:00aRecruiter Contact: Hector Diaz at hdiaz1@pennstatehealth.psu.eduAre you a Respiratory Therapist ready to take your career to new heights? At Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, you’ll step into a world-class academic environment that thrives on complexity, innovation, and collaboration. We deliver exceptional care across trauma, stroke, heart and vascular, pediatrics, neurosurgery, and more—and Respiratory Therapists are central to that mission. Here, your skills matter. Your judgment matters. Your impact is felt in every unit you touch. You’ll work alongside top-tier physicians and critical care teams, managing advanced airways, leading high-acuity interventions, and playing a vital role in life-saving care. This is an inclusive, high-performance culture that invests in your growth, pushes your capabilities, and empowers you to deliver your best work every day.To support your move, we’re offering a $15,000 sign-on bonus with a one-year commitment, along with a $2.50/hour night shift differential for those driving critical care throughout the night. If you’re looking for a place where your expertise is valued, your opportunities expand, and your work truly matters, Hershey Medical Center is where it all comes together.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. SUMMARY OF POSITION: Responsible for providing respiratory care procedures to critically ill patients. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S): Licensed as Respiratory Therapist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. AHA BLS required prior to orientation completion. RRT credential awarded by the NBRC. 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. 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. Union: Non Bargained

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