Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory Therapy at Geisinger summary :

The Respiratory Therapist provides specialized respiratory care by assessing patient needs, performing treatments, managing ventilators, and collaborating with healthcare teams. They ensure patient and family education, maintain regulatory compliance, and support emergency airway management in hospital settings. This role requires professional certification and involves both clinical responsibilities and leadership as a shift coordinator or preceptor.

Job Title : Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT) / Respiratory Therapist Certified (CRT) - Per Diem

Location : Scranton, Pennsylvania

Job Category : Rehabilitation Services

Schedule : Per Diem

Work Type : Part time

Department : JM-GCMC Respiratory Services Division

Date Posted : 06 / 26 / 2024

Job ID : R-55803

Job SummaryGeisinger is proud to offer a per diem 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

Job Duties

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 Rebecca Miszkiel at rmiszkiel@geisinger.edu

Job Description

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.

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.

Position Details

Hours : Rotation

EducationGraduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA); Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification - Neonatal Resuscitation Program; Licensed Respiratory Therapist - Default Issuing Body; Registered Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)

Our Purpose & ValuesOUR 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 to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Keywords :

respiratory therapy, ventilator management, patient care, mechanical ventilation, acute airway management, pulmonary therapy, respiratory assessment, clinical respiratory services, respiratory therapist certification, critical care