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

Job Summary

Geisinger offers a full-time Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) role with a $15,000 hiring incentive, competitive rates, and up to $5.50/hr shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends. Relocation assistance is also available.

Job Duties

• Affirms patients' respiratory care needs based on various data sources.
• Plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates treatment modalities to meet patients' needs.
• Ensures optimal patient/family interactions and experiences.
• 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 protocols.
• Provides appropriate, age-specific patient and family education related to disease management.
• Assists in the intra-hospital transport of mechanically ventilated patients.
• Responsible for acute airway management in emergency situations.
• Sets up and manages non-invasive monitoring (ETCO monitors, pulse oximeters).
• Assists in discharge planning for patients needing respiratory-related durable medical equipment (DME) supplies, adhering to appropriate insurance guidelines.
• Adheres to regulatory requirements and safety standards.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information according to internal and external specifications and regulations.
• Functions as the Shift Coordinator (charge person) after one year of employment.
• Assists the medical team in performing fiberoptic bronchoscopy procedures.
• Assists the medical team with the placement of invasive monitoring lines and obtaining 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 rotations.

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.
• Grossly generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows quick accrual of time.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve health while earning a financial incentive.
• 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 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.
• Shared governance structure that empowers Respiratory Therapists.
• Protocol-driven care, evidence-based medicine practices, collaboration with Intensivist Critical Care team, state-of-the-art equipment and technology, professional opportunities for growth and advancement, support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated leaders, community involvement through Employee Resource Groups, employee referral incentive program.

Position Details

• Hours: 7pm - 7:30am, every other weekend and holiday.
• Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, and PALS.