Respiratory Therapist

Commonwealth Health

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Wilkes-Barre, PA Until 8/22/2026 2+ years exp First posted March 27, 2026 Last posted March 27, 2026
Job description

JOB LOCATION: Wilkes-Barre General Hospital - Night Shift

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 Pennsylvania

Current ACLS, BLS, & PALS required and must be completed prior to end of orientation period


About this role

Summary

Provide respiratory care, consultation, and instruction to patients and staff.

Job title

Respiratory Therapist

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Wilkes-Barre, PA; no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

licensingACLSBLSPALScommunication

Preferred skills

teachingclinical expertisemanual dexterity

Specializations

respiratory careclinical skillspatient care
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA

On-site City