Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT)​/Respiratory Therapist Certified (CRT) Part Time - GWV

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer a part‑time Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) position with competitive pay rates and up to $5.50/hr shift differentials for evening, nights and weekend shifts.

Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV);
Days shift (United States).

Scheduled weekly hours: 20.

Hours:

7:00am–7:30pm and 11:00am–7:30pm, every other weekend and holiday.

• Assess patients’ respiratory care needs based on data.
• Plan, organize, perform, and evaluate treatment modalities to meet those needs.
• Ensure optimal patient/family experience by optimizing all customer interaction.
• Consistently perform and document thorough patient assessments.
• Establish appropriate care plans.
• Communicate with other members of the patient care team.
• Perform and document routine therapeutic modalities including aerosolized medications, secretion management techniques, pulmonary volume expansion, oxygen therapy, and routine care of artificial airways.
• Initiate and manage conventional and high‐frequency mechanical ventilators according to established protocol.
• Provide age‑specific patient and family education related to disease management.
• Assist with intra‑hospital transport of mechanically ventilated patients.
• Handle acute airway management in emergent situations.
• Set up and manage non‑invasive monitoring (e.g., ETCO monitors, pulse oximeters).
• Assist with discharge planning for patients needing respiratory‑related DME supplies and follow insurance guidelines.
• Adhere to regulatory requirements and safety standards.
• Adhere to institutional and national standards of care.
• Collect arterial blood gas samples and process them through point‑of‑care analyzers.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information (HIPAA, release of information).
• Assume Shift Coordinator (charge person) duties when designated after one year of employment.
• Assist with fiber optic bronchoscopy procedures, placement of invasive monitoring lines, and obtaining hemodynamic measurements.
• Assist with intra‑hospital transport of age‑specific patient groups.
• Serve as a preceptor for orientees and students during their clinical rotation.
• Work primarily in a clinical environment, complying with all organizational policies and procedures.

• Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy (required).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS) within 6 months.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) within 6 months.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP).
• Resuscitation Performance and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (required).
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Strong knowledge of respiratory therapy protocols, mechanical ventilation, and airway management.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently as a shift coordinator after one year.

• 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 FSA and HSA with employer contribution.
• Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with Geisinger contributions.
• Generous PTO plan that allows rapid accrual.
• Up to $5,000 tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• Wellness program and additional voluntary benefits.

Geisinger is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.