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

Job Summary

Geisinger offers competitive pay rates and up to $5.50/hr shift differentials for per diem Respiratory Therapists (RRTs) and Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRTs).

Job Duties

• Affirms patients' respiratory care needs based on various data.
• Plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates treatment modalities.
• Communicates with other members of the patient care team.
• Performs and documents thorough patient assessments.
• Establishes appropriate care plans.
• 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.
• Assists in 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 in 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) when designated after one year of employment.
• Assists the medical team in the performance of fiberoptic bronchoscopy procedures.
• Assists 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

• 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, digital self-help tools, and more.
• 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 a full range of dedicated leaders.
• Community involvement through Employee Resource Groups.
• Employee referral incentive program.

Position Details

• Hospital: Clinical environment.
• Education: Graduate from Specialty Training Program.
• Experience: Not specified.
• Certification(s) and License(s): Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification - AHA; Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification - Neonatal Resuscitation Program; Licensed Respiratory Therapist - Default Issuing Body; Registered Respiratory Therapist - NBRC; Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - AHA.