Respiratory Therapist Registered

Job Summary

Geisinger offers a Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT) a $15,000.00 hiring incentive, competitive rates, and up to $5.50/hr shift differentials for eligible candidates.

About the Role

Responsible for acute airway management in emergent situations, setting up and managing non-invasive monitoring, assisting with discharge planning, and performing various therapeutic modalities.

Responsibilities

• Affirms patient/family experience by optimizing all customer interactions
• Performs and documents thorough patient assessments
• Establishes and communicates appropriate care plans
• Assists with routine care and maintenance of artificial airways
• Initiates and manages conventional and high frequency mechanical ventilators
• Provides patient and family education related to disease management
• Assists with intra-hospital transport of mechanically ventilated patients
• Collaborates with other members of the patient care team
• Assists with fiberoptic bronchoscopy procedures
• Plays a role in the placement of invasive monitoring lines and obtaining hemodynamic measurements
• Assists in the intra-hospital transport of age-specific patient groups
• Functions as a preceptor for orientees and students

Requirements

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program
• Certified Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Pediatric Life Support Certification within 6 months - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months - Default Issuing Body
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification within 6 months - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program within one year of hire - Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Qualifications

• Experience in acute airway management
• Knowledge of various therapeutic modalities
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and families
• Proficiency in mechanical ventilator management
• Strong organizational and documentation skills

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Full benefits (medical, dental, and vision) starting on day one
• 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) with employer contribution
• 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
• Family-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

Pay

Competitive rates and up to $5.50/hr shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Schedule

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.