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Elevate Your Career as a Respiratory Therapist I at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

Position: Respiratory Therapist

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.

Why choose Milton S. Hershey Medical Center?

Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is Penn State Health’s flagship teaching and research hospital. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond patient care to the development and growth of our team members.

• Professional Development: Grow your skills through paid continuing education unit (CEU) opportunities and 24 hours of paid education time annually.
• Extraordinary Teams: Be part of a family that values your expertise, supports your growth and celebrates your achievements.
• Inclusive Culture: Experience a workplace where diversity and inclusion are integral parts of who we are, where every voice is heard and every perspective is valued.

Join Penn State Health and benefit from:

• Nationally Recognized Respiratory Care Team : Recipient of the American Association of Respiratory Therapists (AARC) APEX Award for Respiratory Excellence and Pennsylvania Society for Respiratory Care Department of the Year Award.
• Professional Growth and Career Advancement : Annual paid membership to AARC, plus reimbursement for credentialing exams.
• Tuition Assistance for You and Your Family : Reduced out-of-pocket expenses to help you and your children further your education.
• Sign-On Bonuses : Competitive bonuses for qualified individuals.
• Relocation Assistance : Financial support to help you transition smoothly to central Pennsylvania if you live more than 50+ miles from Hershey.

What you'll do:

• 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.

Minimum qualifications:

• Licensed as Respiratory Therapist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• AHA BLS required prior to orientation completion
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential awarded by the NBRC preferred to start; required within six (6) months of start date

Total Rewards:

Penn State Health offers more than just a job ─ we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program designed to support your well-being, both inside and outside of the workplace. Here are just a few highlights:

Be Well: Take advantage of our employee wellness programs, including confidential referrals and mental health counseling, free access to the University Fitness Center in Hershey and membership and equipment discounts to Peloton for working out at home.

Be Balanced: Enjoy generous paid time off, personal time and paid parental leave to ensure you have the time you need to recharge and care for yourself and your loved ones.

Be Secured: Rest easy knowing your future is protected with retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching, extended illness bank, life insurance and identity theft protection.

Be Rewarded: Receive competitive pay, take advantage of tuition assistance opportunities and participate in our PAWS UP! employee recognition program to celebrate your achievements.

Be Supported: 24-hour support and resources, including the HR Solution Center, learning and organizational development programs, virtual benefits orientation and an exclusive employee concierge service to assist you in scheduling medical appointments.

Join Penn State Health and take your career to new heights If you're ready to elevate your career and be part of a team that's saving lives and fostering growth, then we want to hear from you. Apply now or email Hector Diaz hdiaz1@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for more information!

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 fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

Union: Non Bargained

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