Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT) or Certified (CRT) (Geisinger Medical Center, Danville)

Geisinger • Danville, PA

122d • $30

About The Position

Geisinger is proud to offer a Registered Respiratory Therapists a $15,000 sign-on incentive, $30.40 in minimum hourly base pay with increased rates for experienced individuals, and up to an additional $5.50 in shift differential pay for evenings, nights, and weekend shifts! The position involves assessing patients' respiratory care needs, planning and performing treatment modalities, and ensuring optimal patient/family experiences. Responsibilities include performing routine therapeutic modalities, managing mechanical ventilators, providing patient education, and assisting in intra-hospital transport of patients. The role also includes adhering to regulatory requirements and maintaining patient confidentiality.

Requirements

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist - Default Issuing Body.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a clinical environment.
• Strong clinical skills and teamwork abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' respiratory care needs based on a variety of data.
• Plan, organize, perform, and evaluate treatment modalities to meet patient needs.
• Ensure the best patient/family experience by optimizing customer interaction.
• Perform and document thorough patient assessments.
• Establish appropriate care plans and communicate with the patient care team.
• Perform routine therapeutic modalities including aerosolized medications and oxygen therapy.
• Initiate and manage mechanical ventilators according to established protocol.
• Provide age-specific patient and family education related to disease management.
• Assist in intra-hospital transport of mechanically ventilated patients.
• Manage acute airway situations and set up non-invasive monitoring.
• Assist with discharge planning for patients needing respiratory related DME supplies.
• Adhere to regulatory requirements and safety standards.
• Collect arterial blood gas samples and process through point of care blood analyzers.
• Function as the Shift Coordinator when designated.
• Assist the medical team in fiberoptic bronchoscopy procedures and invasive monitoring lines.
• Function as a preceptor for orientees and students.

Benefits

• Full benefits (health, dental, and vision) starting on day one.
• Three medical plan choices.
• 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 with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program.
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for childcare, eldercare, and pet care.
• Voluntary benefits including accident and critical illness 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