Respiratory Therapist, Full-Time (day shift)

Northwestern Medical Center • St. Albans, VT

10h

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist provides therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory procedures under the direction of a provider or according to protocols. The role requires adapting to technical advances and learning to use new equipment and procedures. The therapist provides care to patients across the lifespan, from neonates through geriatric patients, and works with patients, families, physicians, students, and hospital employees. The position reports to the Respiratory Therapy Manager.

This is a full-time position described as a day shift in the title, although the posting also calls it a night shift position and lists hours as “7a7:30p.” The schedule includes every other weekend. Extra hours may be assigned on short notice to maintain clinical staffing.

The role involves regular risk of blood-borne disease and frequent exposure to infectious respiratory organisms. Work may take place in demanding and stressful special care areas, with limited office and storage space. Required protective equipment includes lab coats, masks, face and eye protection, sterile and non-sterile gloves, and aprons.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care program.
• Current Vermont licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Current BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications.
• Knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care across the lifespan, including the ability to assess and interpret patient status and needs.
• Good manual dexterity and mobility; ability to lift, push, pull, and walk briskly.
• Ability to use required protective equipment and work in settings with exposure to blood-borne disease and infectious respiratory organisms.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of experience preferred; experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory procedures under provider direction or by protocols.
• Assess patients and select appropriate interventions, evaluate care, and use and manage equipment safely.
• Communicate accurately and promptly with patients, team members, and management; report pertinent information, complete clinical documentation and order entry, and protect confidentiality.
• Use critical thinking, current research, and best practices to organize and prioritize workload and coordinate care for multiple patients.
• Develop therapeutic relationships, advocate for patients and families, adapt care for diverse populations, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team.
• Manage personal capabilities and resources, identify learning needs, use supplies and equipment appropriately, and maintain a clean, orderly care environment.
• Apply leadership skills, including coordinating and delegating care, managing conflict, and interacting professionally.
• Teach patients and support health promotion, as well as preceptorship, student, and job-shadow experiences.
• Provide age-specific care, including appropriate medication dosages and equipment for adults, pediatric patients, and infants.
• Maintain unit-specific competencies and integrate new information and skills to improve patient care.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package with recognized national carriers, intended to support health, work-life balance, asset protection, and financial security.
• Shift differentials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree