Registered Respiratory Therapist

UVM Health - Central Vermont Medical Center; Berlin (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation package up to $6,000

Job summary

UVM Health - Central Vermont Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide inpatient and outpatient care under medical staff direction. The role supports nursing and physician teams and participates in quality management across the hospital.

The position requires an accredited Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, NBRC RRT, and Vermont licensure, with a pathway for leadership roles as directed by the department leadership.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in respiratory therapy from an accredited program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with NBRC.
• Vermont Respiratory Care Practitioner license in good standing; temporary license allowed.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services to inpatients and outpatients as directed by medical staff.
• Serve as a resource to nursing staff and physicians in respiratory care.
• Participate in hospital-wide quality management activities and in the Respiratory Therapy Department.
• Assume leadership responsibilities at the request of the Director of Respiratory Therapy.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

NRP

PALS

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist

Vermont license to practice

Temporary Vermont license (allowed)

Job description

External candidates are eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus for this position! Must have at least one year of experience. Please note that current UVMHN employees are excluded from eligibility for this bonus. Additional terms and conditions apply.

Job Description

Under the direction of the Director of Cardiology and Respiratory Services provides services to inpatients and outpatients as directed by the medical staff at Central Vermont Medical Center. Functions within the scope of practice of the Respiratory Therapy Department and the hospital policies and procedures. Serves as a resource to nursing staff and physicians in the care of patients with respiratory problems. Participates in quality management activities hospital wide and with the Respiratory Therapy Department. Assumes leadership responsibilities at the request of the Director of Respiratory Therapy.

Education

A graduate of an associate degree program from a respiratory therapist education program 1) supported or accredited by the commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care, or 2) Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health education Programs. Must have successfully passed the Registry exam as a Registered Respiratory Therapy Technician as defined by the National Board of Respiratory Care. A Certified Respiratory Technician who has graduated from an accredited Respiratory program and is eligible to take the Registry exam may be hired into the Registered Respiratory Therapist range with the expectation that the employee will successfully pass the Registry exam within one-year of the hire date. If, after one year with CVMC, the therapist has not passed the Registry exam from the National Board of Respiratory Care then the employee will be re-classified as a Certified Respiratory Care Practitioner. Must hold a current Respiratory Care Practitioner license issued by the state of Vermont. A temporary license to practice may be issued by the State of Vermont.

Experience

• 9 to 12 months on the job performance to become proficient
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification-Required within 6 months from date of hire.

Requirements Of Each Therapist Level.

• Level 1 Therapist: 0-1 years, BLS and NRP
• Level 2 Therapist: 1+ years, plus ACLS
• Level 3 Therapist: 1+ years, plus ACLS, PALS and NRP, and registered with NBRC

RELOCATION:

Eligible candidates may receive a relocation package of up to $6,000. Certain conditions apply and are subject to applicable taxes.

Benefits

We offer health, dental, vision, paid time off, and so much more!

Learn More About Our Team

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