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

About this role

Location: Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC) Shift: Nights (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No Job Summary: Geisinger is proud to offer a full time Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) a $15,000 hiring incentive for eligible candidates, competitive rates and up to $5.50/hr. shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts! Relocation assistance for eligible candidates! Job Duties: Benefits of working at Geisinger:  

• 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

• Shared governance structure that empowers our Respiratory Therapists 

• Protocol driven care 

• 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 our Employee Resource Groups 

• Employee referral incentive program 

Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Rebecca Miszkiel at rmiszkiel@geisinger.edu

Job Description

Assesses patients' respiratory care needs based on a variety of data. Plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates treatment modalities to meet those needs.  Ensures the very best patient/family experience by optimizing all customer interaction. • Consistently performs and documents thorough patient assessments. • 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. • Assists in intra-hospital transport of mechanically ventilated patients. • Responsible for acute airway management in emergent situations. • Sets up and manages non-invasive monitoring (i.e. ETCO monitors, pulse oximeters). • When care management not available, assists with discharge planning for patients needing respiratory related DME supplies, follows appropriate insurance guidelines. • Adheres to regulatory requirements and safety standards. • Adheres to institutional and nationally established standards of care. • Collects arterial blood gas samples and processes through point of care blood analyzers. • Maintains the confidentially 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 as such after one year of employment. • Assists the medical team in the performance of fiberoptic bronchoscopy procedures. • Assists the medical team with the placement 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.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details: Hours:  7pm - 730am, every other weekend and holiday. ACLS, BLS, NRP and PALS certifications are provided and required.

Education: Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required) Experience:

Certification(s) and License(s): Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), Licensed Respiratory Therapist - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body, Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification - Neonatal Resuscitation ProgramNeonatal Resuscitation Program, Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), Registered Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Skills: Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Organizing, Preceptor Skills OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients

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