RRT — Registered Respiratory Therapist with $15k Hiring Bonus

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

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.