Per Diem Respiratory Care Practitioner — On-Call Nights

Rutland Regional Medical Center; Rutland (VT); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Rutland Regional Medical Center provides respiratory care to patients across all levels of health and illness, from assessment through plan of care evaluation. The Respiratory Care Practitioner integrates with the multidisciplinary team, delivering direct patient care, instruction, and preparation for post-discharge continuation of care.

Graduates from a CoARC-accredited Associate Degree program are preferred, with CRT certification required and RRT preferred or planned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Associate Degree Level CoARC accredited educational program for Respiratory Care Practitioners.
• Prior experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory care to patients by assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the respiratory plan of care. Works as an essential member of the healthcare team delivering direct patient care, instruction and discharge planning preparation.
• On-call and ability to work off-shifts (nights, weekends, holidays) and potentially cover shifts on short notice.
• Maintain knowledge of respiratory care assessment, mechanical ventilation management and use of respiratory equipment.

Skills

Respiratory care

Ventilation management

Clinical assessment

Equipment knowledge

Critical thinking

Patient care

On-call availability

Windows basics

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

Respiratory care equipment

Job description

Rutland Regional Medical Center provides respiratory care to patients across all levels of health and illness, from assessment through plan of care evaluation. The Respiratory Care Practitioner integrates with the multidisciplinary team, delivering direct patient care, instruction, and preparation for post-discharge continuation of care.

Graduates from a CoARC-accredited Associate Degree program are preferred, with CRT certification required and RRT preferred or planned.