Registered Respiratory Therapist- Committed Flex Per Diem

Geisinger • Danville, PA

1d • 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 and establishes care plans, provides respiratory therapies and education, manages ventilators and airways, and collaborates 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, 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 Registered Respiratory Therapist may perform charge duties as a Shift Coordinator after one year of employment and may serve as a preceptor for new staff and students. The position requires a graduate of a specialty training program and the listed respiratory care credentials and certifications. Geisinger describes its purpose and values as kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety.

Requirements

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

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, 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 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.
• Assist with discharge planning for patients who need respiratory-related durable medical equipment when care management is unavailable, following applicable insurance guidelines.
• Follow regulatory requirements, safety standards, institutional standards, 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 HIPAA and release-of-information requirements.
• Serve as 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 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 childcare, eldercare, and pet-care referrals; 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 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.

What This Job Offers

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