Guthrie·Sayre, Pennsylvania
Perform respiratory therapy treatments, patient assessments, and life support interventions across various areas including the ICU and Emergency Department. Manage mechanical ventilation, assist with bronchoscopies, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
This position is eligible for up to a $30,000 Sign-on Bonus and up to $20,000 in Student Loan Reimbursement!
This position is: Day/Rotate
To perform respiratory therapy treatment modalities, patient assessments, and life support interventions in all treatment areas, including the Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department.
To determine appropriate course of respiratory treatment using defined and approved patient driven and therapist driven protocols.
To be knowledgeable and competent in all aspects of mechanical ventilation initiation and management, endotracheal intubation assistance, and airway protection and maintenance during cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
To take charge responsibly and assist provider during bronchoscopies, where applicable.
Demonstrate knowledge and principles of growth and development necessary to provide care for patients of all age groups and other demographics and engage in the prioritization of job duties in a safe and timely manner and to assist team members when the individual’s workload is completed.
May be required to work weekends, holidays, and alternative shifts on the occasion that shift vacancies arise from retirements and planned or unplanned medical or other leave.
1 year of experience in a healthcare setting is preferred. New graduates will be considered upon review of clinical activity during their education.
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Ability to make rapid and clinically sound decisions with a variety of details efficiently and effectively and demonstration of initiative and sound judgement in problem solving.
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Demonstrates knowledge and competence in all areas of respiratory care.
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Ability to multitask and prioritize work in accordance with the change in patient acuity and workload.
Functions independently in all patient care areas and demonstrates initiative in completing work assignments.
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Determines appropriate therapy and adjusts treatment plans accordingly based on approved patient and RT driven protocols.
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Consistently provides accurate and thorough documentation in the EHR per departmental, organizational, and regulatory agency requirements.
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Manages mechanical ventilation including initiation, maintenance, and weaning according to ventilator management and weaning protocols and policy.
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Engages in interdisciplinary collaboration 1:1 and during interdisciplinary rounding by providing dialogue of assessments and recommendations for mechanically and non-invasively ventilated patients daily, including recommendations for the collection of additional data through radiological studies, blood gas analysis, and other laboratory reports.
Seeks consult when appropriate.
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Recognizes emergency situations and initiates proper plan of action.
Guthrie Position Description
Registered Respiratory Therapist Department Entity Job Code Job Family 2036 9. Assists with bronchoscopy procedures in accordance with policy. 10. Evaluate various diagnostic procedures including PFTS, ABG and VBGs, chest x-rays, ventilator wave forms, oximetry, and end tidal CO2 monitoring. 11. Provides patient and family education. 12. Assists with the orientation of new hires and the precepting of students. 13. Ensures equipment is clean, assembled appropriately, and compliant with preventive maintenance requirements when appropriate. 14. Demonstrates cost effective patient care by utilizing resources responsibly. 15. Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.
This position is located in Sayre, PA.
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Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.
The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
Must be a graduate of a CoARC approved program with a valid state license and NBRC RRT certification. BLS and ACLS certifications are required, while a bachelor's degree and one year of experience are preferred.
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