Respiratory Therapist Regional Float, Registered

Geisinger; Bloomsburg (Columbia County); On-site; USD 63,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Full benefits starting day one

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist Float to support Geisinger Medical Center Danville, Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital and Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital. The role offers a minimum hiring rate of $30.40 per hour, with premiums rewarding experience and shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends.

Relocation assistance is available for eligible applicants. Both day and night shifts are available, and staff will float among campuses as needed, delivering

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited respiratory therapy program and NBRC-registered.
• Licensed to practice Respiratory Therapy in the state.
• Minimum 2 years of related work experience preferred.
• Ability to float between multiple Geisinger facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document thorough patient assessments.
• Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with the team.
• Manage aerosolized meds, secretion techniques, and oxygen therapy.
• Initiate and manage mechanical ventilators per protocol.
• Educate patients and families on disease management.
• Assist with intra-hospital transport of ventilated patients.
• Support discharge planning for respiratory-related needs.

Skills

Patient assessment

Ventilator management

Airway management

Interdisciplinary communication

Discharge planning support

Education

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist

Licensed Respiratory Therapist

Tools

ETCO monitors

Pulse oximeters

Mechanical ventilation

Job description

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer a full-time Respiratory Therapist Float up to a $30.40 minimum hiring rate, with increased rates based on experience level, up to an additional $6 in float premium on all hours worked, and up to an additional $5.50 in shift differential pay for evening, night, and weekend shifts. $7,500 in relocation assistance offered to eligible applicants! Must have the ability to float assignments between Geisinger Medical Center Danville, Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital and Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital, both day and night shift available.

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer a full-time Respiratory Therapist Float up to a $30.40 minimum hiring rate, with increased rates based on experience level, up to an additional $6 in float premium on all hours worked, and up to an additional $5.50 in shift differential pay for evening, night, and weekend shifts. $7,500 in relocation assistance offered to eligible applicants! Must have the ability to float assignments between Geisinger Medical Center Danville, Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital and Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital, both day and night shift available.

Job Duties

• 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

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) and a 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

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Registered 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.