Experienced Respiratory Therapist- Per Diem

Geisinger; Danville (PA); Sur place; USD 34 550 - 49 207; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) with automatic contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Free Care.com membership

Healthcare benefits from day one

Professional growth opportunities

Résumé du poste

A healthcare organization is seeking Per Diem Respiratory Therapists in Danville, PA, offering up to $30.40 hourly base pay with additional shift differential. Responsibilities include assessing respiratory needs, managing ventilators, and patient education. Candidates must have a high school diploma and complete respiratory therapy training. The position allows for flexible scheduling with minimum monthly hours of 24, and promotes equal opportunity employment for all qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduated from a Respiratory Therapy specialty program required.
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience required.

Responsabilités

• Assess patients' respiratory care needs based on data.
• Perform and document patient assessments.
• Establish appropriate care plans.
• Communicate with patient care team members.
• Manage conventional and high-frequency mechanical ventilators.

Connaissances

Patient assessment

Mechanical ventilation management

Therapeutic modalities

Patient education

Formation

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Specialty Training Program – Respiratory Therapy

Outils

ETCO monitors

Pulse oximeters

Description du poste

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer Per Diem Respiratory Therapists up to $30.40 in minimum hourly base pay with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to an additional $5.50 in shift differential pay for evenings, nights, and weekend shifts!

Benefits

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Free Care.com 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 nurses
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
• Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated Respiratory Therapy leaders
• Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups
• Employee referral incentive program
• Geisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in a Strongline Alert Notification system worn by our staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus
• Healthcare benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners

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 confidentiality 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 fiberoptic bronchoscopy procedures.
• Assists the medical team with the placement of 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.

Position Details

• Days, evenings, nights shifts
• Option to self‑schedule
• Minimum (24) hours monthly

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) – Required
• Graduated from Specialty Training Program – Respiratory Therapy – Required

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year – Related work experience – Required

Certification(s) and License(s)

• Registered Respiratory Therapist – National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.