Respiratory Therapist RRT/CRT – Hiring Incentive

Geisinger Clinic; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with match

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Geisinger is offering a full-time Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and CRT position at Geisinger Wyoming Valley with a $15,000 signing incentive, plus up to $5.50/hr shift differential for evenings, nights, and weekends. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

The role involves comprehensive respiratory care assessment, ventilator management, and collaboration with the medical team in a high-care setting. Strong patient education and regulatory adherence are expected.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients' respiratory care needs based on a variety of data.
• Performs and documents thorough patient assessments.
• Establishes appropriate care plans.
• Communicates with other members of the patient care team.
• Performs and documents routine therapeutic modalities including aerosolized medications, secretion management, pulmonary expansion, oxygen therapy, and assists with care of artificial airways.
• Initiates and manages conventional and high frequency ventilators per protocol.
• Provides patient and family education on disease management.
• Assists in intra-hospital transport of ventilated patients.
• Responsible for acute airway management in emergent situations.
• Sets up and manages non-invasive monitoring (ETCO, pulse oximetry).
• Assists with discharge planning for respiratory-related DME supplies following insurance guidelines.
• Adheres to regulatory and safety standards and to institutional/national standards of care.
• Collects arterial blood gas samples and processes them via point-of-care analyzers.
• Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA and regulations.
• Functions as Shift Coordinator when designated after one year of employment.
• Assists with bronchoscopy procedures and invasive monitoring line placements.
• Assists in intra-hospital transport of age-specific patient groups.
• Acts as a preceptor for orientees and students.

Job description

Geisinger is offering a full-time Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and CRT position at Geisinger Wyoming Valley with a $15,000 signing incentive, plus up to $5.50/hr shift differential for evenings, nights, and weekends. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

The role involves comprehensive respiratory care assessment, ventilator management, and collaboration with the medical team in a high-care setting. Strong patient education and regulatory adherence are expected.