**Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT)** **Evenings/Rotating weekends (64 hrs)** As a **Respiratory Therapist** at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, you’ll join a team that has been committed to caring for the local community for 150 years and be a part of a culture that's dedicated to improving lives. Our full-time employees enjoy a robust benefits package which may include health insurance, 401(k), flexible scheduling, licensure/certification reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, and student loan assistance for eligible roles. **Education and license requirements:** + Graduate of AMA approved school of respiratory care + Licensed by the State of Pennsylvania + Basic Life Support (BLS) certification **Experience and skill set requirement:** + Minimum of one (1) year experience in all phases of respiratory care + Effective and clear verbal/written communication + Ability to teach/instruct in a team oriented environment + Manual and finger dexterity/ mechanically inclined **About the Job:** + Our respiratory therapists are responsible for ensuring that cardiovascular/ respiratory care is rendered to patients in accordance with the NBRC and hospital standards. + They provide consultation, instruction and technical direction to other staff members as needed. **We know it’s not just about finding a job. It’s about finding a place where you are respected, valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.** **Wilkes-Barre General Hospital** is Northeastern Pennsylvania’s largest community hospital with 369 beds and a medical staff of more than 400 physicians representing nearly 60 medical and surgical specialties. Wilkes-Barre General Hospital has long been recognized for excellence in heart and vascular care, and offers advanced treatment for wide-ranging specialties, including orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery and minimally invasive robotic-assisted procedures. INDRESPTHER To apply, please email ashtin_roberson@chs.net Equal Employment Opportunity This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.