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Temp- Respiratory Therapist - (RRT)

Windsor, Vermont•Temporary
$48 hourly
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About the Job
REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (RRT) – TRAVEL ASSIGNMENT.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a travel assignment at a critical access hospital. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently, provide respiratory care to patients of all ages, and operate a variety of respiratory care equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Set up and operate respiratory care equipment for the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory illnesses.
  • Independently manage invasive and non-invasive ventilation, various PAP modalities, and high-flow oxygen.
  • Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) draws and assist with airway management, including intubations.
  • Perform pulmonary function tests (PFTs).
  • Adapt to varying clinical situations and solve problems independently.
  • Be willing to learn additional skills, including home sleep testing and pulmonary rehabilitation.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
  • Minimum 2 years of current Registered Respiratory Therapy experience.
  • Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
  • Active Vermont RRT license.
  • Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification.
  • Cerner EMR experience required.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently manage ventilators, PAP modalities, high-flow oxygen, and PFTs.
  • Willingness to learn home sleep testing and pulmonary rehabilitation.
  • At least 6 months of previous travel experience highly preferred.
  • Must have a personal vehicle for the assignment.

ASSIGNMENT DETAILS:
  • Patient Population: Pediatric through geriatric
  • Facility Type: Critical Access Hospital
  • EMR: Cerner
  • Dress Code: Business casual or personal scrubs of any color

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:
  • All requested time off (RTO) must be disclosed at the time of submission.
  • A maximum of 5 days of requested time off will be accepted; fewer days are preferred.
  • No block scheduling or other scheduling accommodations will be approved.
  • Scheduling requests made after submission, during the interview, or after an offer may result in the offer being rescinded.

HOLIDAY AVAILABILITY:
Travelers must be available to work two holiday coverage periods, if scheduled or needed, from the following:
  • Thanksgiving Day, the following Friday, and the weekend after.
  • Christmas Eve through Christmas Day and the following weekend.
  • New Year's Eve through New Year's Day and the following weekend.
Travelers should not expect to have all holidays off.

REQUIRED SUBMISSION DOCUMENTS:
Please ensure the following documents are included in the candidate's profile:
  • Work history.
  • Current Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) skills checklist, completed within the past year.
  • One signed supervisory reference from within the past two years of employment.
  • Active American Heart Association BLS certification.
  • Active NBRC RRT certification.
  • Active Vermont RRT license.
  • Permanent home address.
  • All requested time off and scheduling requirements.

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