Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT)/Respiratory Therapist Certified (CRT)

Geisinger•Scranton, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring a full-time Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) at Geisinger Community Medical Center. The role assesses patients’ respiratory care needs, develops and carries out treatment plans, and evaluates the results. The therapist documents patient assessments and care, collaborates with the patient care team, and provides age-specific education to patients and families. The therapist performs routine respiratory treatments, manages conventional and high-frequency mechanical ventilation and non-invasive ventilation, provides acute airway management, and assists with airway procedures and invasive monitoring. The role also involves collecting and processing arterial blood gas samples, assisting with intra-hospital transport of mechanically ventilated and other age-specific patient groups, and complying with regulatory requirements, safety standards, privacy rules, and established standards of care. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The position is scheduled for 36 hours weekly, from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m., including every other weekend and holiday. Geisinger advertises a $15,000 hiring incentive for eligible candidates, competitive rates, shift differentials, and relocation assistance for eligible candidates. ACLS, BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications are provided and required.

Requirements

Graduate from a specialty training program.
Certified Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Licensed Respiratory Therapist credential.
ACLS, BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications are required; the posting states that these are provided.
Clinical skills, communication, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ respiratory care needs using a variety of data, and consistently document thorough assessments.
Establish appropriate care plans; plan, organize, perform, and evaluate treatment modalities.
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, and oxygen therapy.
Assist with routine care and maintenance of artificial airways.
Initiate and manage conventional and high-frequency mechanical ventilators according to established protocols.
Set up and manage non-invasive ventilation.
Provide age-specific patient and family education related to disease management.
Assist with intra-hospital transport of mechanically ventilated patients and other age-specific patient groups.
Provide acute airway management in emergent situations.
Collect arterial blood gas samples and process them using point-of-care blood analyzers.
Assist the medical team with fiberoptic bronchoscopy procedures.
Assist with placement of invasive monitoring lines and obtain hemodynamic measurements and calculations.
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with applicable internal and external specifications and regulations, including HIPAA.
Adhere to regulatory requirements, safety standards, and institutional and nationally established standards of care.

Benefits

Full benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, starting on day one.
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account with employer contribution.
Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off plan that allows employees to accrue time quickly.
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
Adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program, including care referrals, free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, and digital self-help tools.
Voluntary benefits, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
Shared governance structure, therapist autonomy, evidence-based practices, and collaboration with the Intensivist Critical Care team.
State-of-the-art equipment and technology.
Professional growth and advancement opportunities, and support and mentorship from dedicated leaders.
Community involvement through Employee Resource Groups.
Employee referral incentive program.
$15,000 hiring incentive for eligible candidates.
Shift differentials of up to $5.50 per hour for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.