What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist CRT position at Geisinger?
Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Registered RRT or Certified CRT
In the Rehabilitation Services department, we are seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) to join our team.
Rotation:
- Full time
Department:
- JM-Talent Management Nursing & Nursing Support Team
About the Role:
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package, including a $15,000 hiring incentive for eligible candidates. Our benefits package includes full benefits starting on day one, with three medical plan choices and pre-tax savings plans. We also offer tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per calendar year and a wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive.
About Us:
We value collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality among our team members. Our patients, members, and community come from diverse backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Responsibilities:
- Assesses patients' respiratory care needs based on various data
- Performs and documents thorough patient assessments
- 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
- Follows appropriate insurance guidelines for discharge planning and DME supplies
- Adheres to regulatory requirements and safety standards
- Assists the medical team in fiberoptic bronchoscopy procedures
- Assists the medical team with invasive monitoring lines and hemodynamic measurements and calculations
- Functions as a preceptor for orientees and students in their clinical rotation
Education and Certifications:
Graduate from Specialty Training Program - Required; Registered Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); Certified Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Salary : $5,000
