Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist at Geisinger summary:

Provide respiratory care including patient assessment, treatment planning, and management of ventilators and airway emergencies in a clinical hospital setting; performs therapies (aerosolized meds, oxygen, secretion management), ABG collection/analysis, and assists with bronchoscopy and invasive monitoring. Functions may include shift coordinator duties, precepting students, intra-hospital transport of ventilated patients, discharge planning for respiratory DME, and adherence to protocols/regulatory standards. Requires graduation from a specialty program and credentialing as a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT).

Job Title:

Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT)

Location:

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Job Category:
Rehabilitation Services

Schedule:

Rotation
Work Type:
Full time
Department: GWV/GSWB Respiratory Services Division
Date Posted: 10/21/2025
Job : R-86434

Job Summary Geisinger is proud to offer a 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!

Job Duties

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

* Full benefits (health, 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)

* 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  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

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Description:

* 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 fiber optic 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…