Experienced Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT)Respiratory Therapist Certified (CRT) at Geisinger

Location:Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital (GBH)Shift:Nights (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:36Worker Type:RegularExemption Status:NoJob Summary:Geisinger is proud to offer full-time Respiratory Therapists up to $30.40 in minimum hourly base pay with increased rates for experienced individuals a $15000 hiring incentive and up to an additional $5.50 in shift differential pay for evenings nights and weekend shifts!Job Duties:Benefits of working at Geisinger:Full benefits (health dental and vision) starting on day oneThree 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) anda 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 $5000 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 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 moreVoluntary benefits including accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance identity theft protection universal life and pet and legal insurance Shared governance structure that empowers our Respiratory TherapistsProtocol driven careTherapist autonomyEvidence-based medicine practicesCollaboration with Intensivist Critical Care teamState-of-the-art equipment and technologyProfessional opportunities for growth and advancementSupport and mentorship from a full range of dedicated leadersCommunity involvement through our Employee Resource GroupsEmployee referral incentive programJoin the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities please contact Nurse Recruiter Dana Katz at 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.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 confidentially 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.Position Details:Full-Time Schedule/Shift Requirements Include:(.9) FTE 36 hours/weeklyNights schedule: 7p-7aAll full-time schedules require every other weekend and every other holidayEducation:Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)Experience:Certification(s) and License(s):Certified Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Licensed Respiratory Therapist - Default Issuing BodySkills:Clinical Skills Communication TeamworkOUR 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 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.Required Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Aluminium,Cooking,Corporate Risk Management,Kpo,HVAC Design,Java Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1