Registered Respiratory Therapist- Committed Flex Per Diem

Geisinger Clinic; Coal Township (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Free Care.com membership

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness program

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital (GSACH) is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist in a Committed Flex role. The position offers a base hourly rate starting at $30.40 with potential premium shift pay and additional weekend differential.

This role supports a clinical team in a busy respiratory care environment, including ventilator management and patient education. In addition to competitive compensation, Geisinger provides a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program (Required).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification within 6 months (AHA).
• Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months (Default Issuing Body).
• Certified Respiratory Therapist - NBRC; Neonatal Resuscitation Program within one year; Pediatric Life Support within 6 months; Registered Respiratory Therapist - NBRC.

Responsibilities

• Consistently performs and documents thorough patient assessments.
• Establishes appropriate care plans.
• Communicates with the patient care team.
• Operates conventional and high-frequency ventilators per protocol.
• Educates patients and families on disease management.
• Assists with intra-hospital transport of ventilated patients.
• Manages non-invasive monitoring (ETCO, pulse oximeters).
• Assists in discharge planning and insurance guidance for respiratory DME.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program

Job description

Location:

Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital (GSACH)

Shift:

Rotation (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

Job Summary:

Geisinger is proud to offer Registered Respiratory Therapists in Committed Flex positions a starting base rate of $30.40 per hour, with higher rates for experienced individuals. Committed Flex RRTs are eligible to receive up to an additional $8.00 per hour in premium shift pay on all hours worked, and up to an additional $5.50 per hour in shift differential pay for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

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.

Position Details:

Education:

Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s):

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification within 6 months - American Heart Association (AHA), Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months - Default Issuing Body, Certified Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), Neonatal Resuscitation Program within one year of hire - Neonatal Resuscitation Program, Pediatric Life Support Certification within 6 months - American Heart Association (AHA), Registered Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Skills:

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,