Respiratory Therapist

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.

Windsor (VT)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 110,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k)

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) for a travel assignment in Vermont.

The role covers pediatric to geriatric patients in a critical access hospital setting, requiring independent operation of respiratory equipment and collaboration with the medical team. The ideal candidate has NBRC RRT, AHA BLS, and Vermont RRT license, plus 2 years of experience and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

2+ years of current respiratory therapy experience.
Vermont RRT license required.
Independent operation of respiratory equipment and collaboration with medical team.

Responsibilities

Provide respiratory care for pediatric to geriatric patients.
Independently operate invasive and non-invasive ventilation equipment.
Draw arterial blood gases and assist with intubations.
Set up respiratory care equipment and monitor patient response.
Willingness to learn home sleep testing and pulmonary rehabilitation.

Skills

BLS

RRT

NBRC

Ventilation support

Education

High school diploma

Vermont RRT license

NBRC RRT certification

AHA BLS certification

Job description

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) — Location not specified. This position involves providing respiratory care for pediatric to geriatric patients in a critical access hospital setting. The role requires independent operation of various respiratory equipment and collaboration with the medical team to diagnose and treat respiratory conditions.

Job Details

Certifications: Active American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS), National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification, Vermont RRT License.
Education Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience Requirements: At least 2 years of current Respiratory Therapy experience required; at least 6 months previous travel experience highly preferred.
Location Requirements: Vermont license required.
Years of Experience: 0 years minimum, 2 or more years preferred.
Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Additional Information: Ability to work independently with invasive and non-invasive ventilation, draw arterial blood gases, assist with intubations, and set up various respiratory care equipment. The candidate must be willing to learn new skills such as home sleep testing and pulmonary rehabilitation. Must have own vehicle and include perm address in profile. All scheduling requests, including time off and holiday coverage, must be made at submission.
Submission Requirements: Profile must include cover page (if available), work history, skills checklist, current respiratory therapy certification, supervisory reference from within the past two years, active BLS and RRT certification, Vermont RRT license, and travel experience details.

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