Respiratory Therapist Jobs

About The Position

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.