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Job Summary Geisinger is proud to offer a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) a $15,000 hiring incentive for eligible candidates, competitive rates and up to $5.50/hr.Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts! Job Duties Benefits of working at Geisinger: Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance Shared governance structure that empowers our Respiratory Therapists Protocol driven care Therapist autonomy Evidence-based medicine practices Collaboration with Intensivist Critical Care team State-of-the-art equipment and technology Professional opportunities for growth and advancement Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated leaders Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups Employee referral incentive program Join the Geisinger Family! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Tiffany Nino at 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 (i.e.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.Collects arterial blood gas samples and processes through point of care blood analyzers.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 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.Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.Assesses patients' respiratory care needs based on a variety of data.Ensures the very best patient/family experience by optimizing all customer interaction.Position Details Hours include: rotation; 7a-7p OR 7p-7a Education Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required) About Geisinger OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. xijylhu Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.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.