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

Geisinger • Scranton, PA

3d • 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 using a variety of data and plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates treatment modalities to address those needs. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The position is scheduled for evening hours, 3 p.m. to 3:30 a.m., with every other weekend and holiday work. Geisinger advertises a $15,000 hiring incentive for eligible candidates, competitive rates, shift differentials of up to $5.50 per hour for evening, night, and weekend shifts, and relocation assistance for eligible candidates.

The therapist works with the patient care team to deliver protocol-driven, evidence-based care, educate patients and families, maintain patient confidentiality, and meet regulatory, safety, and organizational standards. The role includes respiratory therapies, ventilator management, airway support, blood gas sampling, assistance with procedures and invasive monitoring, and transport of patients. 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 license.
• ACLS, BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications are required; the certifications are provided.
• Clinical skills, communication, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ respiratory care needs based on a variety of data.
• Plan, organize, perform, and evaluate treatment modalities to meet patient needs.
• 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 techniques, 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.
• 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 therapy.
• Adhere to 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 confidentiality in accordance with internal and external specifications and regulations, including release-of-information requirements and HIPAA.
• Assist the medical team with fiberoptic bronchoscopy procedures.
• Assist with placement of invasive monitoring lines and obtain hemodynamic measurements and calculations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits 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 with accruing time.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
• Adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, and military leave pay.
• Free Care.com membership and discounted backup care.
• Employee Assistance Program, including referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
• Hiring incentive of $15,000 for eligible candidates.
• Shift differentials up to $5.50 per hour for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
• Employee referral incentive program.
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities.
• Support and mentorship from dedicated leaders.

What This Job Offers

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