Respiratory Therapist- Registered

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision benefits

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) plan

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Danville, Pennsylvania, seeks a full-time Registered Respiratory Therapist. The position offers a minimum hiring rate of $30.40, a $15,000 hiring incentive, and a $7,500 relocation package for eligible candidates. You will assess respiratory care needs, perform treatments, and manage ventilation equipment. Full benefits, professional growth opportunities, and a collaborative environment await you in this essential role. Night shifts included, with 36 hours per week expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program required.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification needed within one year.
• ACLS certification within six months required.
• BLS certification within six months required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient respiratory care needs based on various data.
• Perform treatments and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Communicate with the patient care team effectively.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in line with HIPAA standards.
• Manage non-invasive ventilation setups.

Skills

Patient assessment

Therapeutic modalities

Mechanical ventilators

Age-specific education

Regulatory compliance

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program

Tools

Point-of-care blood analyzers

Job description

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer a full‑time Registered Respiratory Therapist a $30.40 minimum hiring rate, with increased rates for experienced individuals, and up to an additional $5.50 in shift differential pay for evening, night, and weekend shifts. $15,000 hiring incentive and $7,500 in relocation assistance for eligible individuals!

Benefits

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• 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 $15,000 in educational assistance while enrolled in Geisinger's Nursing and Health Sciences Scholars Program (Respiratory Therapy Track)
• 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
• Protocol driven care and therapist autonomy
• Evidence‑based medicine practices
• Collaboration with Intensivist Critical Care team
• State‑of‑the‑art equipment and technology
• 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

Job Description

• Assesses patient respiratory care needs based on a variety of data. Plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates treatment modalities to meet those needs.
• 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 ventilation.
• 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 confidentiality of patient information according to established internal and external specifications and regulations including release of information and HIPAA.
• Assists the medical team in the performance of fiberoptic bronchoscopy procedures.
• Assists the medical team with the placement of invasive monitoring lines and obtains hemodynamic measurements and calculations.
• Assists in the intra‑hospital transport of age‑specific patient groups.

Position Details

FTE: 0.9 (36 hours per week)

Shift: Nights (7:00 PM‑7:00 AM)

Schedule: Every other weekend and holiday

Geisinger Medical Center is proud to receive ANCC Magnet Recognition®, the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can receive for nursing practice and quality patient care.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program – required

Experience

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Certification and License

Neonatal Resuscitation Program within one year of hire, Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification within six months, Certified Respiratory Therapist, Basic Life Support Certification within six months, Pediatric Life Support Certification within six months, Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC, AHA).

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or veteran status.