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Respiratory Therapist

Geisinger

Wilkes Barre, PA
1 day ago
$60k - $75k

Job Description

Join Geisinger's dedicated team as a Respiratory Therapist, where you'll assess and treat patients with respiratory conditions, ensuring optimal care and collaboration with medical teams. Your expertise will directly impact patient outcomes and family education in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess patients' respiratory care needs
  • Plan, organize, perform, and evaluate treatment modalities
  • Perform and document thorough patient assessments
  • Establish appropriate care plans
  • Communicate with other members of the patient care team
  • Perform routine therapeutic modalities including aerosolized medications and oxygen therapy
  • Manage mechanical ventilators according to established protocol
  • Provide patient and family education
  • Assist in intra-hospital transport of patients
  • Manage acute airway situations
  • Collect arterial blood gas samples
  • Function as Shift Coordinator when designated
  • Assist in fiberoptic bronchoscopy procedures

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate from Specialty Training Program
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification within 6 months
  • Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months

Benefits & Perks

Healthcare benefits from day oneVision and dental coverageCollaborative work environment