Registered Respiratory Therapist- Committed Flex Per Diem

Geisinger • Danville, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a committed flex per diem position at Geisinger Medical Center. The role performs patient assessments, develops care plans, delivers respiratory therapies, supports emergency airway management, and collaborates with the patient care team. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The position requires graduate-level specialty training and the listed respiratory care certifications and licenses. Geisinger 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.

Geisinger emphasizes patient and staff safety, collaboration, professional growth, mentorship, and community involvement. Healthcare benefits are offered to full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partner coverage.

Requirements

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

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 care and maintenance of artificial airways.
• Initiate and manage conventional and high-frequency mechanical ventilators according to established protocol.
• Provide appropriate age-specific education to patients and families regarding 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.
• Assist with discharge planning for patients needing respiratory-related DME supplies when care management is unavailable, following insurance guidelines.
• Follow regulatory requirements, safety standards, and institutional and nationally established standards of care.
• Collect arterial blood gas samples and process them through point-of-care blood analyzers.
• Maintain patient information confidentiality in accordance with internal and external specifications and regulations, including release-of-information requirements and HIPAA.
• Function as the Shift Coordinator (charge person) 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.
• Meet 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; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program.
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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