Registered Respiratory Therapist

Building Name: CVMC - Central Vermont Medical Center

Location Address: 130 Fisher Road, Berlin Vermont

Regular

Department: CVMC - Respiratory Therapy

Full Time

Standard Hours: 36

Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 72

Shift: Day

Primary Shift: -

Weekend Needs: Every Other

Salary Range: Min $27.55 Mid $36.14 Max $44.73

Recruiter: Cindy Reichard

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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 of on-the-job performance to become proficient.

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

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

SIGN ON BONUS AND RELOCATION

External candidates are eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus for this position. Must have at least one year of experience.

Relocation is also available. Please note that current UVMHN employees are excluded from eligibility for this bonus. Additional terms and conditions apply.

BENEFITS ELIGIBLE!

We offer health, dental, vision, paid time off, and so much more! Review our benefit summary at: https://www.cvmc.org/about-cvmc/careers/benefits

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TEAM

To learn more about CVMC visit www.cvmc.org or review our fact sheet at https://www.cvmc.org/sites/default/files/documents/CVMC-Fact-Sheet.pdf