Respiratory Therapist Registered RRT and Certified CRT

Geisinger • Wilkes-Barre, PA

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About The Position

Geisinger is proud to offer a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) a $15,000 hiring incentive for eligible candidates, competitive rates and up to $5.50/hr. shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts! The position involves performing and documenting thorough patient assessments, establishing appropriate care plans, and communicating with other members of the patient care team. Responsibilities include performing routine therapeutic modalities, managing mechanical ventilators, providing patient education, and assisting in intra-hospital transport of patients. The role also includes responsibilities for acute airway management, monitoring, and adherence to regulatory requirements and safety standards.

Requirements

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification within 6 months - American Heart Association (AHA).
• Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months - Default Issuing Body.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification - Neonatal Resuscitation Program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Skills in communication, interpersonal communication, organizing, and preceptor skills.

Responsibilities

• Consistently performs and documents thorough patient assessments.
• Establishes appropriate care plans.
• Communicates with other members of the patient care team.
• Correctly performs and documents routine therapeutic modalities including aerosolized medications, secretion management techniques, pulmonary volume expansion, and oxygen therapy.
• Initiates and manages conventional and high frequency mechanical ventilators according to established protocol.
• Provides appropriate, age-specific, patient and family education as it relates to disease management.
• Assists in intra-hospital transport of mechanically ventilated patients.
• Responsible for acute airway management in emergent situations.
• Sets up and manages non-invasive monitoring (i.e. ETCO monitors, pulse oximeters).
• Assists with discharge planning for patients needing respiratory related DME supplies.
• Adheres to regulatory requirements and safety standards.
• Collects arterial blood gas samples and processes through point of care blood analyzers.
• Functions as the Shift Coordinator (charge person) when designated as such after one year of employment.
• Assists the medical team in the performance of fiberoptic bronchoscopy procedures.
• Functions as a preceptor for orientees and students in their clinical rotation.

Benefits

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one.
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA).
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive.
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees