Experienced Respiratory Therapist- Per Diem

Job Summary Geisinger is proud to offer Per Diem Respiratory Therapists up to $30.40 in minimum hourly base pay with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to an additional $5.50 in shift differential pay for evenings, nights, and weekend shifts! Benefits 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 nurses Professional opportunities for growth and advancement Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated Respiratory Therapy leaders Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups Employee referral incentive program Geisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in a Strongline Alert Notification system worn by our staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus Healthcare benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners 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 confidentiality 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 of 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. Position Details Days, evenings, nights shifts Option to self‑schedule Minimum (24) hours monthly Education High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) – Required Graduated from Specialty Training Program – Respiratory Therapy – Required Experience Minimum of 1 year – Related work experience – Required Certification(s) and License(s) Registered Respiratory Therapist – National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) 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. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr