Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT)/Respiratory Therapist Certified (CRT) - Per Diem

Company: Geisinger
Location: Toledo
Posted on: January 5, 2026

Job Description:

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT)/Respiratory Therapist Certified (CRT) - Per Diem Location: Scranton, Pennsylvania Job Category: Rehabilitation Services Schedule: Per Diem Work Type: Part time Department: JM-GCMC Respiratory Services Division Date Posted: 06/26/2024 Job ID: R-55803 Job SummaryGeisinger is proud to offer a per diem Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) competitive pay rates and up to $5.50/hr shift differentials for evening, nights and weekend shifts Job Duties Benefits of working at Geisinger: 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 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! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Rebecca Miszkiel at rmiszkiel@geisinger.edu 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 confidentially 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 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. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position. Position Details Hours: Rotation EducationGraduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required) Certification(s) and License(s)Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA); Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification - Neonatal Resuscitation Program; Licensed Respiratory Therapist - Default Issuing Body; Registered Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) Our Purpose & ValuesOUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. 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. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. 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.

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