Therapist Respiratory Therapist

Job Title

• Respiratory Therapist

Location

• Berlin, VT

Schedule / Job Type

• Full-time, temp assignment for up to 32 weeks
• Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, 3 shifts per week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to patients across all age groups, including ICU and ED, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
• Administer advanced respiratory therapies, including ventilator management and airway management protocols.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
• Monitor patient responses and adjust treatments as necessary, utilizing hospital electronic medical records (Epic).
• Adhere to all safety and documentation standards, including medication administration via Pixis.
• Support external transports for adult critical care patients as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Current AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in respiratory therapy, including Neonatal and Pediatric ICU experience
• Epic experience within the past 2 years (non-negotiable)
• Able to work every other weekend and as needed for holidays according to unit needs

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with mechanical ventilation, ventilator management, and advanced airway devices (e.g., Hamilton C3, T1 ventilators, V60 NIV, etc.)
• Previous hospital-based respiratory therapy experience in a Level 2 trauma facility
• Comfort with performing external transports and following unit-specific protocols

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a reputable hospital with a focus on comprehensive patient care
• Supportive, team-oriented environment with consistent support and orientation
• Engage in a rewarding role impacting diverse patient populations through advanced respiratory therapies

Additional Information

• No block scheduling; flexible orientation on Mondays
• Reliable personal transportation strongly recommended, especially during winter months
• Uniforms preferred: hospital scrubs; any color allowed.
• All employment gaps over 90 days must be explained.
• Complete work history is required for submission, including facility details and bed counts.