Registered Respiratory Therapist
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University of Vermont Health is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist. The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides services to inpatients and outpatients under the direction of the medical staff at Central Vermont Medical Center. This role functions within the scope of practice of the Respiratory Therapy Department and hospital policies, serving as a resource to nursing staff and physicians for respiratory problems. The therapist also participates in quality management activities and may assume leadership responsibilities.
Key focus areas include Provide services to inpatients and outpatients as directed by medical staff, Function within the scope of practice of the Respiratory Therapy Department, and Function within hospital policies and procedures.
Successful candidates bring Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy, Current Respiratory Care Practitioner License, and Pass NBRC Registry Exam.
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Registered Respiratory Therapist
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Job Ref:
R0074060
Category:
Cardiology & Respiratory Care
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Health Care Partner:
Central Vermont Medical Center
Location:
130 Fisher Rd, Berlin, VT
Department:
CVMC - Respiratory Therapy
Job Type:
Regular
Primary Shift:
Night-12hr
Hours:
6:30 PM - 7:00 AM
Hours per Week:
36
Weekend Needs:
Every Other
Pay Rate:
$31.10 - $48.04 per hour
This is a bargaining union position.
External candidates are eligible for a$10,000 sign-on bonus for this position! Must have at least one year of experience. Please note that current UVMHN employees are excluded from eligibility for this bonus. Additional terms and conditions apply.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Under the direction of the Director of Cardiology and Respiratory Services provides services to inpatients and outpatients as directed by the medical staff at Central Vermont Medical Center. Functions within the scope of practice of the Respiratory Therapy Department and the hospital policies and procedures. Serves as a resource to nursing staff and physicians in the care of patients with respiratory problems. Participates in quality management activities hospital wide and with the Respiratory Therapy Department. Assumes leadership responsibilities at the request of the Director of Respiratory Therapy.
EDUCATION:
A graduate of an associate degree program from a respiratory therapist education program 1) supported or accredited by the commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care, or 2) Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health education Programs. Must have successfully passed the Registry exam as a Registered Respiratory Therapy Technician as defined by the National Board of Respiratory Care. . A Certified Respiratory Technician who has graduated from an accredited Respiratory program and is eligible to take the Registry exam may be hired into the Registered Respiratory Therapist range with the expectation that the employee will successfully pass the Registry exam within one-year of the hire date. If, after one year with CVMC, the therapist has not passed the Registry exam from the National Board of Respiratory Care then the employee will be re-classified as a Certified Respiratory Care Practitioner. Must hold a current Respiratory Care Practitioner license issued by the state of Vermont. A temporary license to practice may be issued by the State of Vermont.
EXPERIENCE:
9 to 12 months on the job performance to become proficient
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) required
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification-Required within 6 months from date of hire.
Requirements of each Therapist level.
Level 1 Therapist: 0-1 years, BLS and NRP
Level 2 Therapist: 1+ years, plus ACLS
Level 3 Therapist: 1+ years, plus ACLS, PALS and NRP, and registered with NBRC
RELOCATION:
Eligible candidates may receive a relocation package of up to $6,000. Certain conditions apply and are subject to applicable taxes.
BENEFITS
We offer health, dental, vision, paid time off, and so much more!
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