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, develops and evaluates treatment plans, and works to provide an excellent patient and family experience. The position is based in a clinical environment and is scheduled for nights, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with work every other weekend and holiday. Scheduled weekly hours are 36. The therapist provides respiratory treatments and monitoring, manages conventional and high-frequency mechanical ventilation, responds to acute airway needs, and supports respiratory procedures and patient transport. The role also includes patient and family education, collaboration with the care team, discharge-planning support for respiratory durable medical equipment when care management is unavailable, and precepting students and new staff. The position requires a graduate of a specialty training program and the listed professional certifications and license. ACLS, BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications are provided and required. 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 organization describes a shared governance structure, protocol-driven care, therapist autonomy, evidence-based practices, collaboration with the Intensivist Critical Care team, modern equipment, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Requirements

Graduate from a specialty training program.
Licensed Respiratory Therapist.
Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA); provided and required.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification; provided and required.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA); provided and required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; provided and required.
Communication skills.
Interpersonal communication skills.
Organizing skills.
Preceptor skills.
Ability to work nights from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., including every other weekend and holiday.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ respiratory care needs using a variety of data and establish appropriate care plans.
Plan, organize, perform, evaluate, and document respiratory treatment modalities and thorough patient assessments.
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, oxygen therapy, and routine artificial-airway care and maintenance.
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 other age-specific patient groups.
Provide acute airway management in emergencies.
Set up and manage non-invasive monitoring, including ETCO monitors and pulse oximeters.
Assist with discharge planning for patients needing respiratory-related durable medical equipment when care management is unavailable, following insurance guidelines.
Follow regulatory requirements, safety standards, institutional standards of care, and nationally established standards of care.
Collect arterial blood gas samples and process them using point-of-care blood analyzers.
Protect the confidentiality of patient information 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 with invasive monitoring line placement and obtain hemodynamic measurements and calculations.
Precept orientees and students during clinical rotations.
Satisfy job-specific obligations and comply with organizational policies and procedures.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning 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 an employer contribution.
Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off that accrues quickly.
Tuition reimbursement of 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 with 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.
Employee referral incentive program.
Hiring incentive of $15,000 for eligible candidates.
Shift differentials of up to $5.50 per hour for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
Professional opportunities for growth and advancement.
Support and mentorship from dedicated leaders.
Collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality.