Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

University of Vermont Health - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10,000

Relocation package up to $6,000

Job summary

UVM Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive respiratory care across hospital settings. You will assess patients, administer therapies, and participate in cardiopulmonary evaluations and education for patients and families.

The role requires an accredited program graduate, NBRC RRT credentials, and NYS licensure (or eligibility) with ACLS/PALS as applicable, and NRP within 12 months. Candidates should be prepared for sign‑on and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC/CAAHEP-accredited respiratory program.
• NBRC credentialed as Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• New York State license as RRT or registry eligible; license within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Deliver routine and critical respiratory care as directed, including oxygen, aerosol therapy, and pulmonary diagnostics.
• Provide care independently in all hospital areas and support department operations.
• Lead in planning patient care assignments and department direction under physician supervision.

Skills

ACLS certification

Ventilator management

Cardiopulmonary assessment

Education

CBRN? Actually NBRC-credentialed RRT

CoARC/CAAHEP-accredited program graduate

NY State license or eligible as RRT

Job description

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GENERAL SUMMARY:

Registered Respiratory Therapists deliver both routine and critical care services for the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory dysfunction, including, but not limited to oxygen and aerosol therapy, respiratory care treatments, pulmonary diagnostic procedures, airway management, ventilator management, patient assessment and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The Registered Respiratory Therapist works independently in all areas of the hospital. They take an active role in planning departmental operations as needed.
Registered Respiratory Therapists provide the practice of the profession of respiratory therapy, which is undertaken pursuant to the direction of a duly licensed physician. This is defined as the performance of Cardio-Pulmonary evaluation, respiratory therapy treatment techniques, and education of the patient, family and public. Registered respiratory therapists may supervise respiratory therapy technicians and respiratory students in the practice of the profession. They take a decision‑making role in planning patient care assignments, developing department direction and overseeing operations with recommendations provided.

Education/Skills Required:

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Program supported by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), or accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
• Credentialed by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• New York State license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or a Registry Eligible Certified Respiratory Technician and receive NYS license as a Respiratory Therapist within one year of hire date.
• BLS or ACLS required with ACLS certification within 12 months of hire. PALS preferred.
• NRP certification required or obtained within 12 months of hire.

As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided.

SIGN ON BONUS:

We are offering to eligible candidates a $10,000 sign on bonus. Subject to applicable tax withholdings. Certain terms and conditions apply.

RELOCATION:

Eligible candidates will receive a relocation package of up to $6,000. Additional terms and conditions apply.

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