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Respiratory Therapy

Geisinger

Lewistown, PA
4 days ago
$60k - $80k

Job Description

Join Geisinger as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and provide essential respiratory care while collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes. Enjoy competitive pay, a generous hiring incentive, and numerous benefits that support your career growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess patients' respiratory care needs
  • Plan, organize, perform, and evaluate treatment modalities
  • Document thorough patient assessments
  • Establish appropriate care plans
  • Communicate with other members of the patient care team
  • Perform routine therapeutic modalities
  • Manage mechanical ventilators
  • Provide patient and family education
  • Assist in intra-hospital transport of patients
  • Manage acute airway situations
  • Collect arterial blood gas samples

Required Qualifications

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

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive health insurance starting day oneUp to $5000 in tuition reimbursement per yearThree medical plan choices including FSA and HSA optionsCompany paid Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disabilityCompetitive 401(k) plan with automatic contributionsPTO planWellness program with incentivesFamily-friendly support including adoption assistanceProfessional growth and mentorship opportunities