Respiratory Therapist

Health Here; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Here is seeking a Respiratory Therapist I or II to provide evidence-based respiratory care to diverse patient populations in a dynamic clinical setting. You will assess, treat, and monitor patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions, and manage ventilators and oxygen therapy.

The role requires collaboration with physicians, nurses, and specialists, along with strong patient education skills and a commitment to quality improvement and research-informed practices.

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively in a team within a learning-focused, inclusive environment.
• Strong communication and patient education skills.
• Knowledge of respiratory care techniques and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based respiratory care to diverse patient populations.
• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Manage ventilators and oxygen therapy.
• Perform diagnostic tests and respond to respiratory emergencies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and specialists.
• Support patient and family education.
• Contribute to quality improvement and research-informed practices.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patient education

Job description

• Provide evidence-based respiratory care to diverse patient populations
• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions
• Manage ventilators and oxygen therapy
• Perform diagnostic tests and respond to respiratory emergencies
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and specialists
• Support patient and family education
• Contribute to quality improvement and research-informed practices

Role:

Respiratory Therapist I or II

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based respiratory care to diverse patient populations
• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions
• Manage ventilators and oxygen therapy
• Perform diagnostic tests and respond to respiratory emergencies
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and specialists
• Support patient and family education
• Contribute to quality improvement and research-informed practices

Qualifications & Skills

• Knowledge of respiratory care techniques and protocols
• Ability to work effectively in a team within a learning-focused, inclusive environment
• Strong communication and patient education skills