Respiratory Therapist Registered

Geisinger

Lewistown, Pennsylvania, United States
Hiring incentive: $15,000; shift differentials: up...
Assess patients respiratory care needs
Manage conventional and high frequency ventilators
Perform arterial blood gas sampling
Geisinger offers a $15,000 hiring incentive for eligible Respiratory Therapist Registered candidates along with competitive rates

Job Summary

  • Geisinger offers a $15,000 hiring incentive for eligible Respiratory Therapist Registered candidates along with competitive rates.
  • The role involves assessing patient respiratory needs, managing mechanical ventilators, and providing age-specific patient education.
  • Employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance starting day one, up to $5,000 in annual tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan.

Matching Summary

Geisinger offers a $15,000 hiring incentive for eligible Respiratory Therapist Registered candidates along with competitive rates.

Salary

Hiring incentive: $15,000; Shift differentials: up to $5.50/hr; Competitive rates not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Assess patients respiratory care needs
  • Manage conventional and high frequency ventilators
  • Perform arterial blood gas sampling
  • Document patient assessments and care plans
  • Communicate with patient care team members

Nice-to-have

  • Preceptor skills for orientees and students
  • Experience as Shift Coordinator or charge person
  • Collaboration with Intensivist Critical Care team
  • Evidence-based medicine practices
  • Fiberoptic bronchoscopy procedure assistance

Key Requirements

  • Graduate from Specialty Training Program
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist certification (NBRC)
  • Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification within 6 months
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program within one year of hire

Work Rights

Not specified

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