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Respiratory Therapist- Respiratory Therapy

Penn State Health
Hershey, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/24/2026
  • $15,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify*

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 0.90

Shift: Night

Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour

Hours: 7:00p - 7:00a; every third weekend

Recruiter Contact: Hector Diaz at hdiaz1@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

SUMMARY 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.

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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.

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. 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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