Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - Day Shift

Geisinger Clinic; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits starting day one

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per

PTO and leave provisions

Job summary

Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist who assesses patients' respiratory care needs, plans and delivers treatments, and evaluates outcomes to maximize patient comfort and safety. The role emphasizes ventilator management, airway support, and collaboration with the care team to optimize the patient/family experience.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, care planning, arterial blood gas sampling, education for patients and families, and helping with

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program (Required).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 6 months (AHA).
• Basic Life Support within 6 months (Default Issuing Body).
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC).

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' respiratory care needs and plan treatments.
• Initiate and manage ventilators per protocol.
• Educate patients and families on disease management.
• Collaborate with care team and assist in airway management.
• Perform arterial blood gas sampling and point-of-care testing.
• Document assessments and care plans.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Communication

Organizing

Preceptor Skills

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program

Job description

Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist who assesses patients' respiratory care needs, plans and delivers treatments, and evaluates outcomes to maximize patient comfort and safety. The role emphasizes ventilator management, airway support, and collaboration with the care team to optimize the patient/family experience.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, care planning, arterial blood gas sampling, education for patients and families, and helping with