Respiratory Therapist- Registered

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Generous paid time off

Up to $15,000 in educational assistance

Job summary

Geisinger is hiring a full-time Registered Respiratory Therapist to work night shifts at Geisinger Medical Center. This role offers a minimum hiring rate of $30.40 with additional bonuses for experience and shift differentials. The position includes a $15,000 hiring incentive and relocation assistance for eligible applicants.

The ideal candidate will have required certifications and a commitment to patient care in a clinical environment. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are necessary.

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification within 6 months.
• Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist from National Board for Respiratory Care.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient respiratory care needs based on data.
• Plan and evaluate treatment modalities.
• Document thorough patient assessments.
• Provide appropriate age-specific patient education.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Communication

Organizing

Preceptor Skills

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program

Job description

Location: Geisinger Medical Center (GMC). Shift: Nights (United States of America). Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36. Worker Type: Regular. Exemption Status: No.

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!

Job Duties

• Assess patient respiratory care needs based on a variety of data.
• Plan, organize, perform, and evaluate treatment modalities to meet those needs.
• Consistently perform and document thorough patient assessments.
• Establish appropriate care plans.
• Communicate with other members of the patient care team.
• Correctly perform and document routine therapeutic modalities including aerosolized medications, secretion management techniques, pulmonary volume expansion, oxygen therapy, and assist with routine care and maintenance of artificial airways.
• Initiate and manage conventional and high‑frequency mechanical ventilators according to established protocol.
• Provide appropriate, age‑specific, patient and family education as it relates to disease management.
• Assist in intra‑hospital transport of mechanically ventilated patients.
• Responsible for acute airway management in emergent situations.
• Set up and manage non‑invasive ventilation.
• Adhere to regulatory requirements and safety standards.
• Adhere to institutional and nationally established standards of care.
• Collect arterial blood gas samples and process through point‑of‑care blood analyzers.
• Maintain the confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA and other regulations.
• Assist the medical team in the performance of fiberoptic bronchoscopy procedures.
• Assist the medical team with the placement of invasive monitoring lines and obtain hemodynamic measurements and calculations.
• Assist in the intra‑hospital transport of age‑specific patient groups.
• Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.
• Accountable for satisfying all job‑specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

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, and 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.

Position Details

FTE: 0.9 (36 hours per week).

Shift: Nights (7:00PM–7:00AM).

Schedule: Every other weekend and holiday.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program – (Required).

Certifications and Licenses

• 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

Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Organizing, Preceptor Skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Additional Information

Does not qualify for J‑1 waiver.