Respiratory Therapist I or II - Days

University of Vermont Health Network; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 43,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Relocation package up to $6,000

Job summary

University of Vermont Health Network’s UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus in Burlington, VT seeks Respiratory Care Therapists to deliver patient-centered pulmonary care. Work across adult, pediatric, and CF populations in a dynamic Level I Trauma Center environment.

Responsibilities include assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of respiratory therapies, with opportunities for growth and advanced practice within Neonatal and Pediatric ICUs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved program for Respiratory Care.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of Vermont.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist by NBRC within one year of hire date.
• Current ACLS, BLS & PALS.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional respiratory care to patients, assessing and evaluating pulmonary needs.
• Care for adult, pediatric, and cystic fibrosis patients in a Level I Trauma Center.

Skills

Respiratory care procedures

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient assessment

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Care program

Vermont Respiratory Care Practitioner license

NBRC credential within 1 year

Job description

Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus

Location Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont

Regular

Department: Respiratory Care Services

Shift: Day/Eve-12Hr

Salary Range: Min $31.40 Mid $40.47 Max $49.53

Healthier Communities. Healthiest Lives. Together.

Join a dynamic Respiratory Care team at a Level I Trauma Center and Golisano Children’s Hospital with a Level III NICU , where you’ll practice at the top of your license and have a meaningful impact across multiple critical care environments. Our Respiratory Therapists are trusted clinical practitioners who play an essential role in patient care, collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team.

This position provides professional respiratory care to patients in varying states of health and illness by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the patient’s pulmonary needs. At baseline, our team provides and oversees delivery of patient care for all patients requiring respiratory care in the general units, including adult, pediatric, and cystic fibrosis patients. Working at a Level 1 Trauma Center means no two days are the same! RTs will care for trauma patients, cardiac arrests and high acuity admissions. You will accompany patients at different stages of their hospitalization and work to provide high quality care throughout their journey.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Supportive first year Respiratory Therapy Residency Program


• Provide high‑acuity care in a fast‑paced Level I Trauma Center and emergency department


• High level of autonomy through RT-driven protocols, including RT-driven extubations


• Expand your expertise with growth opportunities in our Pediatric ICU, Level III Neonatal ICU and Neonatal Transport Team


• Evolve your practice toward becoming a Bedside ECMO Specialist


• Work in an environment that values autonomy, clinical excellence, and continuous professional development

Education:

Graduate of an AMA approved program for Respiratory Care and be licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of Vermont.

Registered Respiratory Therapist by the NBRC within one year of hire date.

Current ACLS, BLS & PALS

Sign-on and relocation packages:

External candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 and may receive a relocation package of up to $6,000. Certain terms and conditions apply.

WAGES:

Level I: $31.40 - $49.53

Level II: $32.95 - $51.96

Level III: $34.63 - $54.61

Benefits:

At UVMMC, we support our employees as passionately as we care for our patients. We offer a comprehensive, total compensation package that includes salary, health and wellness benefits, paid time off, and more.

LEARN MORE:

What is it like working here?

https://youtu.be/_DQZNnNtAxY?si=xPd2fOexAj0CAZ8h

Why Burlington, VT? https://youtu.be/Iea-SbthJ1E

This is a bargaining union position.