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 and assist with specialized procedures like bronchoscopies while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
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. RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS, AE-C, and/or COPD-E is preferential, but not required.
Must be a graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Therapy Program and have successfully passed the Registered Respiratory Therapist exam administered by the National Board of Respiratory Care and remain in good standing. Associates is required, Baccalaureate preferred. Must be certified in BLS within 1-month of employment. Must be certified in ACLS, PALS, & NRP within 1-year of employment. S.T.A.B.L.E. certification is preferred
Must hold a current license in the state in which hired. PA hospitals require Pennsylvania State Licensing of Respiratory Care Practitioner through the State Board of Medicine or State Board of Osteopathic Medicine. NY hospitals require NY State licensing of Licensed Respiratory Therapist.
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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.
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Assists with bronchoscopy procedures in accordance with policy.
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Evaluate various diagnostic procedures including PFTS, ABG and VBGs, chest x-rays, ventilator wave forms, oximetry, and end tidal CO2 monitoring.
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Provides patient and family education.
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Assists with the orientation of new hires and the precepting of students.
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Ensures equipment is clean, assembled appropriately, and compliant with preventive maintenance requirements when appropriate.
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Demonstrates cost effective patient care by utilizing resources responsibly.
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Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.
Rev: 3-4-2026
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, hold a current state license, and be a Registered Respiratory Therapist. An associate degree is required, and certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP are mandatory within specific timeframes.
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