Registered Respiratory Therapist- Committed Flex Per Diem

Geisinger•Bloomsburg, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist in a Committed Flex Per Diem position at Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital. The starting base rate is $30.40 per hour, with higher rates for experienced individuals. Committed Flex RRTs may receive up to an additional $8.00 per hour in premium shift pay on all hours worked and up to an additional $5.50 per hour in shift differential pay for evening, night, and weekend shifts. The therapist provides respiratory care in a clinical environment, including patient assessment, care planning, therapeutic treatments, ventilator management, airway management, monitoring, patient and family education, and support for procedures and patient transport. The role also includes documentation, collaboration with the patient care team, compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and maintaining patient confidentiality. After one year of employment, the therapist may function as a Shift Coordinator when designated. Work is subject to department-specific orientation competencies and applicable organizational policies and procedures.

Requirements

Graduate from a specialty training program.
Hold Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Hold Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 months.
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 6 months.
Obtain Pediatric Life Support certification within 6 months.
Obtain Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

Consistently perform and document thorough patient assessments.
Establish appropriate care plans.
Communicate with other members of the patient care team.
Perform and document routine therapeutic modalities, including aerosolized medications, secretion management techniques, pulmonary volume expansion, oxygen therapy, and routine artificial-airway care and maintenance.
Initiate and manage conventional and high-frequency mechanical ventilators according to established protocol.
Provide appropriate age-specific education to patients and families about disease management.
Assist with intra-hospital transport of mechanically ventilated patients and age-specific patient groups.
Manage acute airways in emergent situations.
Set up and manage non-invasive monitoring, including ETCO monitors and pulse oximeters.
When care management is unavailable, assist with discharge planning for patients needing respiratory-related durable medical equipment supplies and follow insurance guidelines.
Adhere to regulatory requirements, safety standards, and institutional and nationally established standards of care.
Collect arterial blood gas samples and process them using point-of-care blood analyzers.
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with internal and external specifications and regulations, including release-of-information requirements and HIPAA.
Function as the Shift Coordinator when designated, after one year of employment.
Assist the medical team with fiberoptic bronchoscopy procedures.
Assist with placement of invasive monitoring lines and obtain hemodynamic measurements and calculations.
Precept orientees and students during clinical rotations.

Benefits

401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program, including referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; free legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program.
Professional growth and advancement opportunities.
Support and mentorship from dedicated leaders.
Employee Resource Groups and community involvement.
Employee referral incentive program.
Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partner coverage.
Up to $8.00 per hour in premium shift pay on all hours worked for Committed Flex RRTs.
Up to $5.50 per hour in shift differential pay for evening, night, and weekend shifts.