Respiratory Therapist Registered; RRT​/Respiratory Therapist Certified; CRT -Per Diem

Position: Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT)/Respiratory Therapist Certified (CRT) -Per Diem
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT)/Respiratory Therapist Certified (CRT) - Per Diem at Geisinger summary:

This per diem position involves providing respiratory care to patients by assessing needs, planning treatments, managing ventilators, and delivering patient education. The role requires adherence to regulatory standards, collaboration with medical teams, and participation in emergency airway management and patient transport. Additional responsibilities include mentoring new staff and assisting with invasive procedures in a clinical environment.

Job Title:

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

Location:

Scranton, Pennsylvania
Job Category:
Rehabilitation Services

Schedule:

Per Diem
Work Type:
Part time
Department: JM-GCMC Respiratory Services Division
Date Posted:
Job : R-55803

Job Summary Geisinger is proud to offer a per diem Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) competitive pay rates and up to $5.50/hr shift differentials for evening, nights and weekend shifts

Job Duties

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions

• 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

• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health

• 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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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 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…