Registered Respiratory Therapist- Committed Flex Per Diem

Geisinger•Bloomsburg, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist in a Committed Flex Per Diem position at Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital. The role has a rotating shift schedule and typically takes place in a clinical environment. The stated 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 assesses patients, develops care plans, delivers and documents respiratory care, and collaborates with the patient care team. Duties include managing ventilators and airways, providing patient and family education, supporting emergency airway management, collecting and processing arterial blood gas samples, and assisting with procedures and patient transports. After one year of employment, the therapist may function as a Shift Coordinator when designated. The role also includes precepting trainees and students and complying with applicable safety, regulatory, confidentiality, and organizational standards.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Perform and document thorough patient assessments and establish appropriate care plans.
Communicate and collaborate with other members of the patient care team.
Perform and document routine therapeutic modalities, including aerosolized medications, secretion management, 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 age-specific patient and family education related to disease management.
Assist with intra-hospital transport of mechanically ventilated patients and age-specific patient groups.
Manage acute airways in emergency 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.
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 the confidentiality of patient information according to applicable internal and external specifications and regulations, including HIPAA and release-of-information requirements.
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.
Satisfy job-specific obligations and comply with organizational policies and procedures.

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 and mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program.
Shared governance structure for Respiratory Therapists.
Professional growth and advancement opportunities.
Support and mentorship from dedicated leaders.
Community involvement through Employee Resource Groups.
Employee referral incentive program.
Healthcare benefits for eligible full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision and dental coverage and coverage for domestic partners.