Experienced Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT) or Certified (CRT) - Per Diem (Geisinger Med[...]

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger Medical Center in Danville seeks an Experienced Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) for a per diem role. The position offers competitive pay and a supportive work environment focused on patient care and professional growth. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, performing treatments, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Join a recognized leader in healthcare committed to excellence and innovation.

Benefits

401(k) plan with automatic contributions

Free Care.com membership

Employee Assistance Program

MyHealth Rewards wellness program

Professional opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Assesses patients' respiratory care needs based on data.
• Communicates with other members of the patient care team.
• Correctly performs and documents routine therapeutic modalities.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates treatment modalities.
• Initiates and manages mechanical ventilators according to protocol.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information according to regulations.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program

Job description

Experienced Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT) or Certified (CRT) - Per Diem (Geisinger Medical Center, Danville)

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Job Summary

Geisinger Medical Center Danville is proud to offer Experienced Per Diem Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRT) up to $30.40 in minimum hourly base pay, and up to an additional $5.50 in shift differential pay. Float premiums will be offered to individuals with specific experience.

Job Summary

Geisinger Medical Center Danville is proud to offer Experienced Per Diem Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRT) up to $30.40 in minimum hourly base pay, and up to an additional $5.50 in shift differential pay. Float premiums will be offered to individuals with specific experience.

Job Duties

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• 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 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
  
  

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 fiberoptic 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 clinical rotation.
  
  

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

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)

Experience

Certification(s) and License(s)

Certified Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); Licensed Respiratory Therapist - Default Issuing Body

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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