Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist
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$ $ 52690 - 79092
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Job Description
Job Description
Do you enjoy improving the experience of patients and access to care through innovation We need a Respiratory Therapist to plan implement and perform respiratory care diagnostic and therapeutic regimes for the care of patients for whom services are indicated.
Location: Middlebury VT
Hours of Work: Shifts are 12 hours / week one 3 nights and week two 4 nights. Weekends and holidays are rotating.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Operation maintenance and management of related equipment including mechanical ventilators
Patient transportation (internal external as staffing allows)
Blood gas drawing analysis and interpretation
Sampling blood from invasive cardiovascular lines
Artificial airway management
Aerosolized drug administration
Oxygen therapy
Humidity therapy
Continuous positive airway pressure therapy (CPAP)
Bilevel CPAP
Pulse oximetry
Pulmonary function testing (bedside and in diagnostic lab)
Incentive spirometry (IS)
Chest Physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques
Patient assessment
Patient education
Effective communication with other departments
Operation of all equipment in accordance with department policy
Equipment disinfection
Quality control of all equipment
Active participation in the departments Quality Assurance Program
Participation in inservice education program
Other duties as assigned
MustHaves
1.Prior to start date must obtain State of Vermont Respiratory Therapy Licensure
2.Associate degree from AMA approved program for Respiratory Care
3.Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist or eligibility to take the NBRC written examination within one year of hire
4.Reliable transportation as there is limited public transportation
NiceToHaves
1.Current BLS ACLS and NRP certifications
2.At least one year of work history as a Respiratory Therapist in hospital setting
3.Ability to work independently
Benefits
- Dental Medical Vision & Life Insurance Retirement Equity Work from Home.
Employment Type
Full Time
