Registered Respiratory Therapist

ACHE; Montpelier, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Central Vermont Medical Center (CVMC) in Montpelier, VT seeks a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our respiratory services team. You will assess patient needs, manage ventilation systems, and deliver therapeutic treatments in a community-focused care setting.

The ideal candidate holds an RRT certification and VT licensure, with strong communication and critical thinking skills to educate patients and families and collaborate with the care team.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist in Vermont.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic tests to assess lung function.
• Manage patients on ventilators and provide therapy.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory health and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to devise treatment strategies.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

RRT certification

Licensed in Vermont

Job description

Central Vermont Medical Center (CVMC), a member of the University of Vermont Health Network, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team. As a Respiratory Therapist at CVMC, you will be at the forefront of patient care in respiratory services, working within a team that values community health and delivers personalized patient care. This role is critical in assessing patient needs, managing ventilation systems, and providing therapeutic treatments to those with respiratory disorders in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Performing diagnostic tests to measure lung capacity
• Administering treatments like aerosol medications and chest physiotherapy
• Managing patients on ventilators
• Educating patients and families on respiratory health and treatment plans
• Collaborating with healthcare teams to devise effective treatment strategies
• Proficiency with ventilatory and respiratory monitoring equipment
• Ability to perform diagnostic respiratory function tests
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance

Requirements

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification
• Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist in Vermont