Respiratory Therapist Registered

Geisinger Clinic; Jersey Shore (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits starting day one

Shift differentials up to $5.50/hr

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per

401(k) with Geisinger contributions

Wellness program

Job summary

Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT) to join our team. The role includes evaluating patient needs, planning and delivering respiratory therapies, and coordinating care with the multi-disciplinary team.

Eligible candidates may receive a $15,000 hiring incentive and shift differentials up to $5.50/hr for evenings, nights, and weekends. Requires graduation from a specialty program and NBRC credentials.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program (Required).
• 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 - NBRC.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients' respiratory care needs based on data.
• Plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates treatment modalities.
• Optimizes patient/family experience through all interactions.
• Performs and documents thorough patient assessments.
• Establishes care plans and communicates with the care team.
• Administers aerosolized meds, secretion management, oxygen therapy, and airway care.
• Manages ventilators and patient transport as needed.
• Educates patients and families on disease management.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Basic Life Support

Certified Respiratory Therapist

Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Pediatric Life Support

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job description

Location: Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital (GJSH)

Shift: Rotation (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Worker Type: Regular

Exemption Status: No

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer a Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT) a $15,000.00 hiring incentive for eligible candidates, competitive rates and up to $5.50/hr. shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts!

Job Duties

• Assesses patients' respiratory care needs based on a variety of data.
• Plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates treatment modalities to meet those needs.
• Ensures the very best patient/family experience by optimizing all customer interaction.
• 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.

Benefits of working at Geisinger

• Full benefits (medical, 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) with employer contribution
• 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
• Support for your well-being : Geisinger's Center for Well-being offers resources, education and support to help you thrive both at work and in life

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 - N