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

About the Role

Geisinger is seeking per diem Respiratory Therapists (RRT) and Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRT) with competitive pay rates and shift differentials up to $5.50/hr for evening, nights, and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient respiratory care needs based on a variety of data.
• Plan, organize, perform, and evaluate treatment modalities to meet patient needs.
• Consistently perform and document thorough patient assessments.
• Establish appropriate care plans and communicate with other members of the patient care team.
• Correctly perform and document routine therapeutic modalities, including aerosolized medications, secretion management techniques, pulmonary volume expansion, oxygen therapy, and assist with routine care and maintenance of artificial airways.
• Initiate and manage conventional and high-frequency mechanical ventilators according to established protocol.
• Provide appropriate, age-specific patient and family education related to disease management.
• Assist in intra-hospital transport of mechanically ventilated patients.
• Responsible for acute airway management in emergent situations.
• Set up and manage non-invasive ventilation.
• Adhere to regulatory requirements and safety standards, as well as institutional and nationally established standards of care.
• Collect arterial blood gas samples and process through point-of-care blood analyzers.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information according to established internal and external specifications and regulations, including HIPAA.
• Assist the medical team in the performance of fiberoptic bronchoscopy procedures.
• Assist the medical team with the placement of invasive monitoring lines and obtain hemodynamic measurements and calculations.
• Assist in the intra-hospital transport of age-specific patient groups.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

Requirements

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program (Required).
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (Default Issuing Body).
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (National Board for Respiratory Care - NBRC).

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for loved ones.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; access to free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, and digital self-help tools.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve health.
• Shared governance structure that empowers Respiratory Therapists.
• Protocol-driven care and therapist autonomy.
• 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 dedicated leaders.
• Community involvement through Employee Resource Groups.
• Employee referral incentive program.
• Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and coverage for domestic partners.

Geisinger encourages an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality and values a diverse workforce.

Schedule

Rotation-based hours.