Night-Shift RRT: 6-Week Vermont Contract, High Pay

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital - MedefisPro; St. Johnsbury (VT); On-site; USD 81,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Credentialing and Travel Team

Referral Bonus up to $1500

Job summary

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital - MedefisPro seeks a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 6-week assignment in St. Johnsbury, VT. Schedule is 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, 3 nights per week, with potential extension.

Responsibilities include delivering comprehensive respiratory care, neonate to geriatrics, diagnostics, and documentation; maintain equipment; respond to emergencies; maintain BLS, Vermont license, NBRC RRT credential; adhere to vaccination.

Qualifications

• Vermont Respiratory Care Practitioner license is required.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist credential required.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive respiratory care including oxygen therapy, aerosol and humidity therapy, nebulizer treatments, mechanical ventilation, non-invasive ventilation, airway management, chest physiotherapy, arterial blood gas collection, pulmonary function testing, pulse oximetry, resuscitation support, and patient education
• Provide respiratory therapy for neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients across all age populations
• Perform and support cardiac stress tests, Holter monitoring, ECGs, EEGs, and other cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures
• Ensure accurate patient assessment, test preparation, and documentation for all diagnostic procedures
• Maintain respiratory and diagnostic equipment to ensure it is clean, functional, stocked, and available for patient care
• Collaborate with appropriate departments to address equipment maintenance and repair needs
• Document treatments, procedures, patient responses, and test results accurately in accordance with hospital policies
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain compliance with infection control, safety, and patient confidentiality standards
• Work independently as the sole Respiratory Therapist during night shift, demonstrating strong clinical judgment and prioritization skills
• Respond confidently to emergent respiratory situations
• Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to assess, treat, educate, and support patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary needs
• Maintain current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Maintain current Vermont Respiratory Care Practitioner license
• Maintain NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Comply with flu vaccination requirement

Education

Vermont Respiratory Care Practitioner license

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential

American Heart Association BLS certification

Job description

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital - MedefisPro seeks a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 6-week assignment in St. Johnsbury, VT. Schedule is 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, 3 nights per week, with potential extension.

Responsibilities include delivering comprehensive respiratory care, neonate to geriatrics, diagnostics, and documentation; maintain equipment; respond to emergencies; maintain BLS, Vermont license, NBRC RRT credential; adhere to vaccination.