Respiratory Therapy Clinical Co-op Student GMC (current high school juniors apply!)

Location :

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

Shift :

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

Worker Type :

Regular

Exemption Status : No

Job Summary :

Are you currently a junior in high school Interested in a healthcare career that focuses on respiratory health and patient care Apply today to gain valuable experience during your senior year!

The co-op program is an educational and clinical work experience for high school students. The student will work with a preceptor and is responsible and accountable for performing a wide range of patient care tasks. The performance of tasks allows the care team to provide quality care.

Job Duties :

• The position will focus on providing patient care within a clinical scope of practice.
• Fulfills designated responsibilities for ongoing continuum of care (non-assessment).
• Identifies observes and documents the physical needs of the patient according to standards.
• Assists with patient transfer and transport as needed.
• Assists in problem solving trouble shooting and taking corrective measures in care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Assists in clerical responsibilities as required for task completion.
• Suggests issues for improvement and offer solutions on issues.

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 :

This is for the Respiratory Therapy Co-op positions at Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital (GBH) and Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital (GSACH).

A resume is required to move forward with application process.

High school junior students must apply to this program their junior year to complete the co-op as a senior during the 2026-2027 academic school year.

Co-op students must attend a mandatory orientation (date will be provided to students upon offer). Co-op hours will begin in September.

Education : Experience :

Certification(s) and License(s) :

Skills :

Clinical Skills Communication Computer Literacy Interpersonal Communication Teamwork

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES : Everything we do is about caring for our patients our members our students our Geisinger family and our communities.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one including vision dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration cooperation and collegiality.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

Required Experience :

Junior IC

Key Skills

Events,IT Audit,Land Survey,Accountancy,Contract

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1