Respiratory Therapist- Registered, Nights

Location: Shamokin

Job Summary Geisinger is proud to offer a full-time Registered Respiratory Therapist a $30.40 minimum hiring rate, with increased rates for experienced individuals, and up to an additional $5.50 in shift differential pay for evening, night, and weekend shifts. $15,000 hiring incentive and $7,500 in relocation assistance for eligible individuals!

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 $15,000 in educational assistance while enrolled in Geisinger's Nursing and Health Sciences Scholars Program (Respiratory Therapy Track)
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 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 our Employee Resource Groups Employee referral incentive program

Job Description:

Assesses patient respiratory care needs based on a variety of data. Plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates treatment modalities to meet those needs.

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.

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.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.

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

Position Requirements FTE: 0.9 (36 hours per week)

Shift: Nights (7:00 PM–7:00 AM)

Schedule:

Every other weekend and holiday

Geisinger Medical Center is proud to receive ANCC Magnet Recognition®, the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can receive for nursing practice and quality patient care.

Education Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)
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