Registered Respiratory Therapist- Committed Flex Per Diem

Geisinger • Coal Township, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist in a Committed Flex Per Diem position at Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital. The role involves assessing patients, developing care plans, delivering respiratory therapies, supporting airway and ventilator management, and coordinating with the patient care team. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

The position offers a starting base rate of $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 role is scheduled for zero weekly hours and has a rotating shift.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Perform and document thorough patient assessments and 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 protocols.
• Provide age-specific patient and family education related to disease management.
• Assist with intra-hospital transport of mechanically ventilated patients and age-specific patient groups.
• Provide acute airway management in emergent situations.
• Set up and manage non-invasive monitoring, including ETCO monitors and pulse oximeters.
• Assist with discharge planning for patients needing respiratory-related durable medical equipment when care management is unavailable, following appropriate insurance guidelines.
• Follow 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 the medical team with placement of invasive monitoring lines and obtain hemodynamic measurements and calculations.
• Precept orientees and students during their clinical rotations.
• Satisfy job-specific obligations and comply with organization policies and procedures.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
• Employee Assistance Program with referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools, and more.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program.
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Support and mentorship from dedicated leaders.
• Community involvement through Employee Resource Groups.
• Employee referral incentive program.
• Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partner coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed