Respiratory Therapist Regional Float, Registered

Job Summary

Geisinger offers a full-time Respiratory Therapist Float position with a minimum hiring rate of up to $30.40 per hour, plus a $35.40 hourly float premium and up to $11.50 in shift differential pay for evenings, nights, and weekends. Applicants may also receive up to $7,500 in relocation assistance.

Job Duties

• Performs thorough patient assessments and establishes appropriate care plans.
• Communicates with other members of the patient care team.
• Correctly performs and documents routine therapeutic modalities including aerosolized medications, secretion management techniques, pulmonary volume expansion, oxygen therapy, and assists with routine care and maintenance of artificial airways.
• Initiates and manages conventional and high frequency mechanical ventilators according to established protocol.
• Provides appropriate, age-specific, patient and family education as it relates to disease management.
• Aids in the intra-hospital transport of mechanically ventilated patients.
• Responsible for acute airway management in emergent situations.
• Sets up and manages non-invasive monitoring (ETCO monitors, pulse oximeters).
• Assists with discharge planning for patients needing respiratory related DME supplies, following appropriate insurance guidelines.
• Adheres to regulatory requirements and safety standards.
• Maintains the confidentiality of patient information according to established internal and external specifications and regulations including release of information and HIPAA.
• Functions as the Shift Coordinator (charge person) after one year of employment.
• Aids the medical team in the performance of fiberoptic bronchoscopy procedures.
• Aids the medical team with the placement of invasive monitoring lines and obtains hemodynamic measurements and calculations.
• Assists in the intra-hospital transport of age-specific patient groups.
• Functions as a preceptor for orientees and students in their clinical rotation.

Benefits

• Full benefits (medical, dental and vision) starting on day one
• $7,500 in relocation assistance (nontaxable)
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Famil-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
• Shared governance structure that empowers our Respiratory Therapists
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
• Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated Respiratory Therapy leaders
• Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups
• Employee referral incentive program

Position Requirements/Qualifications

• Requires 36 hours-weekly, 12-hour shifts. Both straight day shift positions and straight night shift positions available. Every other weekend and every other holiday.
• Minimum of 2 years of related work experience.
• Must have the ability to float assignments between Geisinger Medical Center Danville, Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital and Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital.
• Education: Graduate from Specialty Training Program.