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

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring a full-time Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. The role assesses patients’ respiratory care needs, plans and delivers treatment, and evaluates outcomes while optimizing the patient and family experience. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The position is scheduled for day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., including every other weekend and holiday. ACLS, BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications are provided and required. The therapist provides protocol-driven, evidence-based respiratory care and collaborates with the patient care team, including the Intensivist Critical Care team. The role includes managing ventilators and airways, supporting emergency care and transport, and educating patients and families. The therapist may also serve as a designated Shift Coordinator after one year of employment and precept students and orientees. 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 opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, shared governance, and employee resource group involvement.

Requirements

Graduate from a specialty training program.
Hold the applicable National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
Obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within six months.
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six months.
Hold Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
ACLS, BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications are required; the posting states these certifications are provided.
Skills in communication, interpersonal communication, organizing, and precepting.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ respiratory care needs using a variety of data; plan, organize, perform, and evaluate treatment modalities.
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, 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 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.
Set up and manage non-invasive monitoring, including ETCO monitors and pulse oximeters.
When care management is unavailable, assist with discharge planning for respiratory-related durable medical equipment supplies and follow 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.
Maintain patient confidentiality 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 placement of invasive monitoring lines and obtain hemodynamic measurements and calculations.
Precept orientees and students during clinical rotations.
Comply with organization policies and procedures and fulfill job-specific obligations.

Benefits

Full 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 accrual described as generous.
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, military leave pay, and a Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program with 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.
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.
Employee referral incentive program.
Professional growth and advancement opportunities, mentorship, and employee resource group involvement.