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Get Access To All JobsLocation Scranton, PA
Job Category Rehabilitation Services
Schedule Days
Work Type Full time
Department GCMC Respiratory Services Division
Date posted 06/12/2026
Job ID R-97377
Job Summary
Geisinger is proud to offer a full time Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) a $15,000 hiring incentive for eligible candidates, competitive rates and up to $5.50/hr. shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts! Relocation assistance for eligible candidates!
Job Duties
Benefits of working at Geisinger:
- Full benefits (medical, dental and vision) starting on day one
- Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
- Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
- Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
- Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
- Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
- Shared governance structure that empowers our Respiratory Therapists
- Protocol driven care
- Therapist autonomy
- Evidence-based medicine practices
- Collaboration with Intensivist Critical Care team
- State-of-the-art equipment and technology
- Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
- Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated leaders
- Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups
- Employee referral incentive program
Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Rebecca Miszkiel at rmiszkiel@geisinger.edu
Job Description
Assesses patients' respiratory care needs based on a variety of data. Plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates treatment modalities to meet those needs. Ensures the very best patient/family experience by optimizing all customer interaction.
- Consistently performs and documents thorough patient assessments.
- Establishes appropriate care plans.
- Communicates with other members of the patient care team.
- Correctly performs and documents routine therapeutic modalities including aerosolized medications, secretion management techniques, pulmonary volume expansion, oxygen therapy, and assists with routine care and maintenance of artificial airways.
- Initiates and manages conventional and high frequency mechanical ventilators according to established protocol.
- Provides appropriate, age-specific, patient and family education as it relates to disease management.
- Assists in intra-hospital transport of mechanically ventilated patients.
- Responsible for acute airway management in emergent situations.
- Sets up and manages non-invasive monitoring (i.e. ETCO monitors, pulse oximeters).
- When care management not available, assists with discharge planning for patients needing respiratory related DME supplies, follows appropriate insurance guidelines.
- Adheres to regulatory requirements and safety standards.
- Adheres to institutional and nationally established standards of care.
- Collects arterial blood gas samples and processes through point of care blood analyzers.
- Maintains the confidentiality of patient information according to established internal and external specifications and regulations including release of information and HIPAA.
- Functions as the Shift Coordinator (charge person) when designated as such after one year of employment.
- Assists the medical team in the performance of fiberoptic bronchoscopy procedures.
- Assists the medical team with the placement invasive monitoring lines and obtains hemodynamic measurements and calculations.
- Assists in the intra-hospital transport of age specific patient groups.
- Functions as a preceptor for orientees and students in their clinical rotation.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details
Hours: 7am - 730pm, every other weekend and holiday. ACLS, BLS, NRP and PALS certifications are provided and required.
Education
Graduate from Specialty Training Program (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- Licensed Respiratory Therapist - Default Issuing Body
- Registered Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Skills
Communication; Organizing; Interpersonal Communication; Preceptor Skills
About Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
Location Scranton, PA
Job Category Rehabilitation Services
Schedule Days
Work Type Full time
Department GCMC Respiratory Services Division
Date posted 06/12/2026
Job ID R-97377
Job Summary
Geisinger is proud to offer a full time Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) a $15,000 hiring incentive for eligible candidates, competitive rates and up to $5.50/hr. shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts! Relocation assistance for eligible candidates!
Job Duties
Benefits of working at Geisinger:
- Full benefits (medical, dental and vision) starting on day one
- Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
- Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
- Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
- Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
- Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
- Shared governance structure that empowers our Respiratory Therapists
- Protocol driven care
- Therapist autonomy
- Evidence-based medicine practices
- Collaboration with Intensivist Critical Care team
- State-of-the-art equipment and technology
- Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
- Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated leaders
- Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups
- Employee referral incentive program
Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Rebecca Miszkiel at rmiszkiel@geisinger.edu
Job Description
Assesses patients' respiratory care needs based on a variety of data. Plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates treatment modalities to meet those needs. Ensures the very best patient/family experience by optimizing all customer interaction.
- Consistently performs and documents thorough patient assessments.
- Establishes appropriate care plans.
- Communicates with other members of the patient care team.
- Correctly performs and documents routine therapeutic modalities including aerosolized medications, secretion management techniques, pulmonary volume expansion, oxygen therapy, and assists with routine care and maintenance of artificial airways.
- Initiates and manages conventional and high frequency mechanical ventilators according to established protocol.
- Provides appropriate, age-specific, patient and family education as it relates to disease management.
- Assists in intra-hospital transport of mechanically ventilated patients.
- Responsible for acute airway management in emergent situations.
- Sets up and manages non-invasive monitoring (i.e. ETCO monitors, pulse oximeters).
- When care management not available, assists with discharge planning for patients needing respiratory related DME supplies, follows appropriate insurance guidelines.
- Adheres to regulatory requirements and safety standards.
- Adheres to institutional and nationally established standards of care.
- Collects arterial blood gas samples and processes through point of care blood analyzers.
- Maintains the confidentiality of patient information according to established internal and external specifications and regulations including release of information and HIPAA.
- Functions as the Shift Coordinator (charge person) when designated as such after one year of employment.
- Assists the medical team in the performance of fiberoptic bronchoscopy procedures.
- Assists the medical team with the placement invasive monitoring lines and obtains hemodynamic measurements and calculations.
- Assists in the intra-hospital transport of age specific patient groups.
- Functions as a preceptor for orientees and students in their clinical rotation.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details
Hours: 7am - 730pm, every other weekend and holiday. ACLS, BLS, NRP and PALS certifications are provided and required.
Education
Graduate from Specialty Training Program (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- Licensed Respiratory Therapist - Default Issuing Body
- Registered Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Skills
Communication; Organizing; Interpersonal Communication; Preceptor Skills
About Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in CRT
Verify your credentials before targeting employers
Your NBRC credentials and state respiratory therapy license must be current before any H-1B petition can be filed. Gaps or pending renewals give employers a compliance reason to delay or withdraw sponsorship offers.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
CRT prevailing wages vary by setting, shift type, and metro area. Pull the Level II or III wage for your target city before negotiating so you know whether an offer meets DOL's minimum and what your employer must certify on the LCA.
Target health systems with H-1B filing history
Large hospital networks and academic medical centers file H-1B petitions routinely for allied health roles. Search Migrate Mate to find CRT positions at employers with verified H-1B sponsorship history, filtered by location and filing activity.
Check that your job title maps to a specialty occupation
USCIS requires CRT roles to demonstrate that a bachelor's degree in a directly related field is a standard minimum requirement. Positions titled 'respiratory aide' or 'technician assistant' often don't qualify. Confirm the job description requires at least an associate or bachelor's-level credential before applying.
Clarify cap-gap coverage if your OPT ends mid-filing
If you're transitioning from F-1 OPT to H-1B, a timely-filed petition extends your work authorization through September 30 under cap-gap rules. Confirm your employer files before your EAD expires, not after, to avoid an unauthorized work gap during USCIS processing.
Negotiate premium processing before signing your offer
Standard H-1B adjudication can run three to six months. If your start date is firm, ask the employer to upgrade to premium processing, which commits USCIS to a 15-business-day decision. Settle this in writing before your offer letter is finalized.
H-1B Visa CRT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do CRT jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, registered respiratory therapist roles qualify as a specialty occupation under H-1B rules when the position requires at least an associate or bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy or a closely related field. Employers must document that the degree requirement is standard for the role, not just a preference, in the Labor Condition Application filed with DOL.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for respiratory therapists?
Hospital systems, academic medical centers, long-term acute care facilities, and large outpatient networks are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for CRT roles. Smaller clinics and private practices rarely have the HR infrastructure to manage the filing process. You can browse verified H-1B sponsoring employers with current CRT openings on Migrate Mate.
Does my NBRC credential affect my H-1B eligibility?
Your Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the NBRC strengthens the specialty occupation argument because it signals a nationally recognized professional standard tied to a specific degree pathway. Employers list it as a requirement in the job description, which helps USCIS confirm that the role meets the degree threshold. A lapsed credential can complicate or delay the petition.
How does the H-1B lottery affect CRT job seekers?
CRT petitions filed for non-exempt employers enter the annual H-1B cap lottery each April, with a registration window typically in March. If you're not selected, your employer can refile the following year or explore cap-exempt alternatives such as positions at nonprofit hospitals affiliated with a university or a research institution, which aren't subject to the annual cap.
Can I switch CRT employers while on H-1B status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as the new employer files an H-1B transfer petition on your behalf, without waiting for USCIS approval, as long as you've been in valid H-1B status. The new employer must file a separate petition and LCA confirming the role still meets specialty occupation and prevailing wage requirements.