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Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA is proud to offer a Registered Respiratory Therapist $30.40 in minimum hourly base pay, and a Certified Respiratory Therapist $25.60 in minimum hourly base pay, with increased rates for experienced individuals. RRTs & CRTS will earn up to an additional $5.50 in shift differential pay and eligible applicants are offered a $15,000 sign-on incentive. Job Duties: Benefits of working at Geisinger include full benefits starting on day one, multiple medical plan choices, pre-tax savings plans, company-paid life insurance and disability coverage, 401(k) plan with automatic contributions, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, wellness program, family-friendly support, Employee Assistance Program, voluntary benefits, shared governance structure, protocol driven care, collaboration with Intensivist Critical Care team, state-of-the-art equipment, professional growth opportunities, support and mentorship, community involvement, and employee referral incentives. Job Description: Assesses patient respiratory care needs based on a variety of data. Plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates treatment modalities to meet those needs. 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 ventilation. 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 confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA. Assists medical team in fiberoptic bronchoscopy procedures and placement of invasive monitoring lines. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. Both Experienced RRTs & CRTs and New Graduates are encouraged to apply. Schedule/Shift Requirements: (.9) FTE, (3) 12-hour shifts/weekly, rotation of day/night schedule, rotation of holiday and weekend shifts. Education: Graduate from Specialty Training Program required. Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Basic Life Support, Certified Respiratory Therapist, Neonatal Resuscitation Program, Pediatric Life Support Certification required within specified time frames. Skills: Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Organizing, Preceptor Skills. Geisinger is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

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