Registered Respiratory Therapist - $10k Sign-On

UVM Health Network - Central Vermont Medical Center; Berlin (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 sign-on bonus

Relocation package up to $6,000

Job summary

UVM Health Network - Central Vermont Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide care to inpatients and outpatients under physician direction. The role supports the Respiratory Therapy Department and collaborates with nursing staff and physicians.

Requirements include an accredited associate degree, NBRC Registry eligibility with intent to pass within one year, and Vermont licensure (temporary license possible).

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program with NBRC Registry eligibility.
• Must have passed the NBRC Registry exam (RRT) or be eligible to take it within 12 months.
• Must hold a current Vermont Respiratory Care Practitioner license (temporary license allowed).
• 9–12 months on-the-job performance to become proficient.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to inpatients and outpatients under medical staff direction.
• Serve as a resource to nursing staff and physicians for respiratory care.
• Participate in hospital-wide quality management activities and department initiatives.
• Assume leadership responsibilities as requested by the Director of Respiratory Therapy.

Skills

BLS certification

NRP certification

ACLS

PALS

RRT candidacy

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy (CoARC/ABHES accredited)

Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC)

Vermont Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Temporary license eligibility

Job description

UVM Health Network - Central Vermont Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide care to inpatients and outpatients under physician direction. The role supports the Respiratory Therapy Department and collaborates with nursing staff and physicians.

Requirements include an accredited associate degree, NBRC Registry eligibility with intent to pass within one year, and Vermont licensure (temporary license possible).