Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Full Time Permanent

Geisinger • Columbia, MD • 2h ago

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Registered (Outpatient Support) Rehabilitation Services Rotation Work Type: Full time Department: GLH Respiratory Services Team Job SummaryGeisinger is proud to offer a Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT) a $15,000.00 hiring incentive for eligible candidates, competitive rates and up to $5.50/hr. shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts! Assesses patients' respiratory care needs based on a variety of data. 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. Assists in intra-hospital transport of mechanically ventilated patients. Sets up and manages non-invasive monitoring (i.e. 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. 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.

Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position. Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance that starts day one of employment Grow your career with up to $5000 in tuition reimbursement per year Three medical plan choices, including options to save with a flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) Company paid Life Insurance, Short-term disability, and Long-term disability MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health and earn incentives Family-friendly support to include adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paid military leave and a free care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones. 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 Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated leaders Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Tracey Carolus, Nurse Recruiter at tlcarolus@geisinger.Support clinic providers with diagnostic procedures and testing, including but not limited to thoracentesis, bronchoscopy, and pulmonary function testing.

Serve as a liaison between Pulmonary Medicine and the Respiratory Therapy Navigator, assisting with ProvenCare COPD follow-up and delivering patient education on respiratory therapies, medications, airway clearance techniques, and durable medical equipment (DME) supplies. Facilitate seamless care coordination for adult pulmonary patients and their families, ensuring effective use of resources to address identified needs. Position will be based primarily at State College Healthplex but may require occasional travel to other regional campuses. EducationGraduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required) Certification(s) and License(s)Certified Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification within 6 months - American Heart Association (AHA); Registered Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); Pediatric Life Support Certification within 6 months - American Heart Association (AHA); Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months - Default Issuing Body Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. 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. 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.

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