Respiratory Therapist I or II - Days

Vermont, Inc; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, Vermont is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our Level I Trauma Center and Golisano Children's Hospital team. You will provide professional respiratory care across adult, pediatric, and NICU populations, collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team.

Join a dynamic RT team that emphasizes autonomy, protocol-based practice, and ongoing professional development in a setting renowned for clinical excellence and compassionate patient

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved program and licensed in Vermont.
• NBRC registration within one year of hire date.
• Current ACLS, BLS & PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional respiratory care to patients by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating pulmonary needs.
• Deliver care across adult, pediatric, and CF populations in general units.
• Continue high acuity care in trauma, cardiac arrest and NICU settings with interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Critical care

Team collaboration

ACLS

BLS

PALS

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Care program

VT Respiratory Care Practitioner license

NBRC registered within 12 months

Job description

at The University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, Vermont, United States

Job Description

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: $33.44 - $52.74
• Level II: $35.15 - $55.43
• Level III: $36.36 - $57.34

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

The University of Vermont Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.