Registered Respiratory Therapist- Committed Flex Per Diem

Geisinger; Bloomsburg (Columbia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger'?

Free Care.com membership with backup/c

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness program (MyHealth Rewards)

Security and safety measures on campus

Opportunities for growth and mentoring

Community involvement through Employee

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Respiratory Therapist focused on comprehensive patient assessment, airway management, and coordinated care. The role emphasizes collaboration with the care team and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include ventilator management, monitoring, and involvement in discharge planning for respiratory needs. Strong patient and family education is essential, along with a commitment to high-quality care in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents thorough patient assessments.
• Establishes appropriate care plans.
• Communicates with the patient care team.
• Operates and documents conventional and high-frequency mechanical ventilators per protocol.
• Provides patient and family education on disease management.
• Assists in intra-hospital transport of mechanically ventilated patients.
• Manages acute airway situations and airway devices.
• Sets up non-invasive monitoring (ETCO, pulse oximetry).
• Assists with discharge planning for respiratory-related DME and insurance guidance.
• Adheres to safety standards and HIPAA/privacy requirements.
• Acts as Shift Coordinator after one year of employment.
• Assists in bronchoscopy procedures and invasive monitoring as needed.
• Supports age-specific care and clinical rotation preceptorship.

Job description

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
• 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
• Geisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus.

Job Description:

• 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.