Respiratory Therapist Registered RRT or Certified CRT- Part Time

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a part-time Respiratory Therapist, where you will play a vital role in patient care. This position offers competitive pay rates and shift differentials, along with a supportive environment that emphasizes professional growth and collaboration. You will be responsible for patient assessments, care plan development, and managing advanced respiratory equipment. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, this role allows you to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes while enjoying a range of benefits and a strong community focus. If you are passionate about respiratory care and want to be part of a caring team, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

401(k) plan with contributions

Free Care.com membership

Employee Assistance Program

MyHealth Rewards wellness program

Professional growth opportunities

Support and mentorship

Community involvement programs

Employee referral incentive program

Qualifications

• Required: Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy and relevant certifications.
• Strong skills in patient assessment and therapeutic modalities.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough patient assessments and establish care plans.
• Manage mechanical ventilators and provide patient education.
• Assist in intra-hospital transport and emergency airway management.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Care Plan Development

Therapeutic Modalities

Mechanical Ventilation

Patient Education

Emergency Airway Management

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Point of Care Blood Analyzers

Non-invasive Monitoring Equipment

Job description

Job Summary: Geisinger is proud to offer a part-time Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) competitive pay rates and up to $5.50/hr shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts!

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• 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
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health
• Shared governance structure that empowers our Respiratory Therapists
• Protocol driven care
• 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

Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Tiffany Nino at [e-mail].

Hours include: combination of 7-7p, 11-11p, 7-3p, or 3-11p.

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 confidentiality 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.

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.

Position Details:

Education: Associate's Degree-Respiratory Therapy (Required)

Experience: Certification(s) and License(s)

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 of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.