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

Geisinger•Scranton, PA

2d•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 implements care plans, evaluates treatment, and supports patient and family experience through effective communication and education. The position works in a clinical environment on a night schedule of 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., including every other weekend and holiday. Scheduled weekly hours are 36. The therapist provides routine and advanced respiratory care, including oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, secretion management, pulmonary volume expansion, artificial-airway care, and conventional and high-frequency mechanical ventilation. The role also includes emergency airway management, non-invasive monitoring, arterial blood gas collection and processing, and assisting with bronchoscopy, invasive monitoring-line placement, hemodynamic measurements, and patient transport. The therapist follows established protocols, regulatory requirements, safety standards, and confidentiality rules, and may assist with respiratory-related discharge planning. After one year of employment, the therapist may serve as shift coordinator when designated and will precept orientees and students. Geisinger offers eligible candidates a $15,000 hiring incentive, competitive rates, shift differentials of up to $5.50 per hour for evening, night, and weekend shifts, and relocation assistance for eligible candidates. The position includes a broad benefits package and opportunities for professional growth, collaboration, mentorship, and community involvement.

Requirements

Graduate from a specialty training program.
Hold a respiratory therapist license.
Hold Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification or the applicable Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications are required; the posting states these certifications are provided.
Demonstrate communication, interpersonal communication, organizing, and preceptor skills.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ respiratory care needs using a variety of data and establish appropriate care plans.
Plan, organize, perform, and evaluate respiratory treatment modalities.
Optimize patient and family interactions and provide age-specific education related to disease management.
Perform and document patient assessments and routine respiratory therapies, including aerosolized medications, secretion management, pulmonary volume expansion, oxygen therapy, and artificial-airway care and maintenance.
Initiate and manage conventional and high-frequency mechanical ventilators according to established protocols.
Communicate and collaborate with other members of the patient care team.
Assist with intra-hospital transport of mechanically ventilated patients and other age-specific patient groups.
Manage acute airways in emergency situations.
Set up and manage non-invasive monitoring, including ETCO monitors and pulse oximeters.
When care management is unavailable, assist with discharge planning for patients requiring respiratory-related durable medical equipment and follow insurance guidelines.
Collect arterial blood gas samples and process them using point-of-care blood analyzers.
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with internal and external requirements, including HIPAA and release-of-information rules.
Assist the medical team with fiberoptic bronchoscopy procedures and invasive monitoring-line placement, and obtain hemodynamic measurements and calculations.
Serve as shift coordinator when designated after one year of employment.
Precept orientees and students during clinical rotations.
Comply with regulatory requirements, safety standards, institutional and national standards of care, and organizational policies and procedures.

Benefits

Full medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one, with three medical plan choices.
Expanded medical 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 accrual opportunities.
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 with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program, including childcare, eldercare, and pet-care referrals; 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.
$15,000 hiring incentive 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, mentorship, and support from dedicated leaders.