Registered Respiratory Therapist - Float

Geisinger; Coalport (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits starting day one

Relocation assistance (up to $7,500)

Multiple medical plans and HSA/FSA

401(k) with Geisinger contributions

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000

Wellness program

Parental leave and fertility support

EAP and childcare resources

Voluntary benefits including insurance

Professional growth opportunities

Mentorship from RT leadership

Community involvement and referral we

Safety and security programs

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform and document comprehensive patient assessments and establish care plans. You will operate and manage ventilators, assist in bronchoscopy, and support intra-hospital transport across Geisinger facilities.

You will educate patients and families on disease management, adhere to safety and HIPAA standards, and participate in discharge planning for DME supplies. Opportunities for growth and mentorship are provided.

Qualifications

• Must document thorough patient assessments and establish care plans.
• Experience with conventional/high-frequency ventilation and airway management.
• Ability to float between Geisinger facilities ( Danville, Bloomsburg, Shamokin ).
• Minimum of 2 years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document thorough patient assessments.
• Establish appropriate care plans and communicate with the patient care team.
• Administer aerosolized medications and manage pulmonary care activities.
• Initiate and manage conventional and high-frequency ventilators.
• Provide age-appropriate education to patients and families.
• Assist intra-hospital transport of mechanically ventilated patients.
• Manage acute airway situations in emergent events.
• Set up and monitor non-invasive devices (ETCO, pulse oximetry).
• Assist with discharge planning for respiratory-related DME per insurance guidelines.
• Adhere to regulatory and safety standards.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and privacy rules.
• Serve as Shift Coordinator after one year of employment.
• Assist in bronchoscopy procedures and invasive monitoring placements.
• Mentor students and orientees during clinical rotations.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Team communication

Ventilator management

Airway management

Non-invasive monitoring

Discharge planning

HIPAA compliance

Education for patient/family

Bronchoscopy assistance

Intra-hospital transport

Precepting/mentoring

Tools

ETCO monitors

Pulse oximeters

Arterial blood gas analysis (POC)

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.

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• Full benefits (medical, dental and vision) starting on day one

• $7,500 in relocation assistance (nontaxable)

• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents

• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) anda health savings account (HSA)

• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions

• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly

• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year

• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive

• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a 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

• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

• Shared governance structure that empowers our Respiratory Therapists

• 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 robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus.

Position Requirements/Qualifications:

• Requires 36 hours-weekly, 12-hour shifts. Both straight day shift positions and straight night shift positions available. Every other weekend and every other holiday. Minimum of 2 years of related work experience. Must have the ability to float assignments between Geisinger Medical Center Danville, Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital and Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital