Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – EDRP Eligible, Full‑Time

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Hartford (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP Eligible

Special Salary Rate

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at White River Junction VA Healthcare System seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide comprehensive respiratory care.

The role supports mechanical ventilation, oxygen therapy, aerosolized meds, and diagnostic testing with a focus on patient outcomes within a busy inpatient setting. Candidate must hold an active RRT credential and state licensure, with experience across arterial blood gases, airway management, and CPAP/BiPAP.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a respiratory care program accredited by CoARC or successor.
• Active RRT credential required and state licensure for the RRT role.
• English proficiency for direct patient care as required by policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical ventilation management and CPAP/BiPAP support.
• Administer aerosolized medications and oxygen therapy.
• Perform diagnostic testing: bedside spirometry, EKGs, pulse oximetry.

Skills

Therapeutic modalities

Airway management

Ventilation management

Collaboration with physicians

Oxygen therapy

Education

CoARC-accredited respiratory care program

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at White River Junction VA Healthcare System seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide comprehensive respiratory care.

The role supports mechanical ventilation, oxygen therapy, aerosolized meds, and diagnostic testing with a focus on patient outcomes within a busy inpatient setting. Candidate must hold an active RRT credential and state licensure, with experience across arterial blood gases, airway management, and CPAP/BiPAP.