Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT) or Certified (CRT), Experienced and New Graduates (Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton)
Core
Assess patient respiratory care needs, plan and perform treatment modalities including mechanical ventilation and airway management in a clinical environment.
Role type
Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT)
Builds
Patient care plans and respiratory treatments
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Respiratory Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical ventilation management, Airway management, Patient assessment, Arterial blood gas analysis, Therapeutic modalities, Invasive monitoring assistance, Protocol-driven care
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Mechanical ventilators, Point of care blood analyzers, Fiberoptic bronchoscopy equipment
Responsibilities
Perform and document thorough patient assessments, Establish appropriate care plans, Manage conventional and high frequency mechanical ventilators, Assist in intra-hospital transport of mechanically ventilated patients, Collect arterial blood gas samples, Adhere to regulatory requirements and safety standards, Assist with placement of invasive monitoring lines
Seniority
Open to new graduates and experienced professionals