Respiratory Therapist CRT/RRT (Cardiopulmonary) - Per Diem

Springfield Hospital; Springfield (VT); On-site; USD 48,216 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Springfield Hospital in Vermont is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide quality patient care throughout various departments. The role requires completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and a Vermont Respiratory Care Practitioner license.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience in emergency care, and will follow AARC guidelines in their practice. Springfield Hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Vermont Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• Registration or Certification with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• One year of clinical experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certificate preferred.
• Two years' clinical experience, including emergency care preferred.
• Experience with outpatient testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use Respiratory Assessment throughout all areas of the hospital when caring for patients.
• Follow the AARC Clinical Practice Guidelines.
• Promote compassionate, efficient, and quality patient care.
• Incorporate teaching principles into all practices.
• Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills.

Skills

Respiratory Assessment

Communication Skills

Teaching Principles

Emergency Care Experience

Education

Completion of accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Vermont Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Certification with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Job description

Description

The Respiratory Therapist will:

• Use Respiratory Assessment throughout all areas of the hospital when caring for patients.
• Follow the AARC Clinical Practice Guidelines.
• Promote compassionate, efficient, cost effective quality patient care, while demonstrating qualities consistent for the role.
• Incorporate teaching principles into all practices.
• Show use of written and verbal communication skills in all aspects of the role.

Requirements

• Completion of accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Vermont Respiratory Care Practitioner license
• Registration or Certification with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• One (1) year clinical experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (preferred)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certificate (preferred)
• Two (2) years' clinical experience, including emergency care (preferred)
• Experience with outpatient testing, i.e., PFT, stress testing, cardiac monitors (preferred)

Salary Range: The base rate for this position is $35.00 - $42.00 per hour. The hourly range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the position. The rate for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate.

Springfield Hospital is proud to offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision, 401k with an employer match, short- and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, and referral bonuses. Employees are part of a close-knit, mission-driven team that values collaboration and growth.