RRT: Critical Care & Ventilation — Sign-On Bonus

UVM Health; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10,000

Relocation package up to $6,000

Job summary

UVM Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive respiratory care across hospital settings. You will assess patients, administer therapies, and participate in cardiopulmonary evaluations and education for patients and families.

The role requires an accredited program graduate, NBRC RRT credentials, and NYS licensure (or eligibility) with ACLS/PALS as applicable, and NRP within 12 months. Candidates should be prepared for sign‑on and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC/CAAHEP-accredited respiratory program.
• NBRC credentialed as Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• New York State license as RRT or registry eligible; license within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Deliver routine and critical respiratory care as directed, including oxygen, aerosol therapy, and pulmonary diagnostics.
• Provide care independently in all hospital areas and support department operations.
• Lead in planning patient care assignments and department direction under physician supervision.

Skills

ACLS certification

Ventilator management

Cardiopulmonary assessment

Education

CBRN? Actually NBRC-credentialed RRT

CoARC/CAAHEP-accredited program graduate

NY State license or eligible as RRT

Job description

UVM Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive respiratory care across hospital settings. You will assess patients, administer therapies, and participate in cardiopulmonary evaluations and education for patients and families.

The role requires an accredited program graduate, NBRC RRT credentials, and NYS licensure (or eligibility) with ACLS/PALS as applicable, and NRP within 12 months. Candidates should be prepared for sign‑on and relocation support.