Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory Therapy at Geisinger summary:
The Respiratory Therapist position involves assessing and treating patients' respiratory needs through various therapeutic modalities, managing mechanical ventilators, and collaborating with healthcare teams. This role includes patient and family education, emergency airway management, and support for clinical procedures, along with adherence to safety and regulatory standards. The position offers professional growth opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive, inclusive work environment at Geisinger in Scranton, PA.

Job Title:

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

Location:

Scranton, Pennsylvania
Job Category:
Rehabilitation Services

Schedule:

Days
Work Type:
Full time
Department: GCMC Respiratory Services Division
Date Posted:
Job : R-79206

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!

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) 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  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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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,…