Per Diem Respiratory Therapist — Plan & Deliver Care

UVM Health Network- Porter Medical Center; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Porter Medical Center, part of the UVM Health Network, seeks a per diem Respiratory Therapist to plan, implement and perform diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care for patients in need.

The role requires Vermont licensure as a respiratory care practitioner, NBRC eligibility, and an ACLS/NRP preference, with a commitment to high‑quality, evidence‑based patient care and collaboration with the care team. Excellent communication and call coverage flexibility are valued.

Qualifications

• Must be certified or registered respiratory therapist or eligible to take NBRC written examination.
• Vermont state licensure as a respiratory care practitioner required.
• ACLS certification preferred.
• NRP preferred.

Responsibilities

• To plan, implement and perform Respiratory Care diagnostic and therapeutic regimes for the care of patients for whom services are indicated.

Skills

Respiratory Therapist Certification

NBRC eligibility

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or eligibility

Vermont state licensure required

Job description

Porter Medical Center, part of the UVM Health Network, seeks a per diem Respiratory Therapist to plan, implement and perform diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care for patients in need.

The role requires Vermont licensure as a respiratory care practitioner, NBRC eligibility, and an ACLS/NRP preference, with a commitment to high‑quality, evidence‑based patient care and collaboration with the care team. Excellent communication and call coverage flexibility are valued.