Provides respiratory care to patients in varying states of health and illness by assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the respiratory plan of care. The Respiratory Care Practitioner functions as an essential member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, providing direct patient care, instruction, and preparation for continuing care after discharge.
Minimum Education- Graduate of an Associate Degree Level CoARC accredited educational program for Respiratory Care Practitioners.
Minimum Work Experience- Prior experience preferred.
Required Licenses/Certifications- Certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (CRT).
- RRT Certification preferred or plan in place to acquire.
- Current VT State license.
- BLS Certification through American Heart Association.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities- Knowledge of respiratory care assessment and mechanical ventilation management.
- Working Knowledge of Respiratory Equipment
- Able to provide expert level of direct clinical care.
- Ability to apply critical thinking to all aspects of patient care.
- Conflict resolution skills.
- Completion of clinical competencies and other required competencies.
- Basic Microsoft Windows desktop application and navigation skills.
- Willingness and ability to be on-call and work off-shifts (nights, weekend and holidays) and potentially cover shifts on short notice.
Pay Range: $32.15 - $46.84COMPETITIVE DIFFERENTIALS RATES- $4.25 - Evenings
- $8.00 - Nights
- $4.75 - Weekends
