Building Name: CVMC - Central Vermont Medical CenterLocation Address: 130 Fisher Road, Berlin VermontRegularDepartment: CVMC - Respiratory TherapyFull TimeStandard Hours: 36Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 72Shift: Night-12HrPrimary Shift: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AMWeekend Needs: Every OtherSalary Range: Min $31.10 Mid $39.57 Max $48.04Recruiter: Cindy Reichard
External candidates are eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus for this position! Must have at least one year of experience.Please note that current UVMHN employees are excluded from eligibility for this bonus. Additional terms and conditions apply.
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 on the job performance to become proficient
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) required
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
Eligible candidates may receive a relocation package of up to $6,000. Certain conditions apply and are subject to applicable taxes.
We offer health, dental, vision, paid time off, and so much more!
We are CVMC: https://www.youtube.com/watch-v=Rw88cCmq_3o
This is a bargaining union position.
UVM Health Network - Central Vermont Medical Center (CVMC), is the primary health care provider for 66,000 people who live and work in central Vermont. Our medical staff is highly respected, with more than 200 talented providers, offering services from cancer care and neurology, to women’s health, orthopedics and rehabilitation therapy. And while our town might be small, our affiliation with the University of Vermont Health Network brings the best of academic medicine, innovative research, and compassionate care to our door.
Working together to better serve our communities makes us stronger, focused on collaboration instead of competition. As a team, The University of Vermont Health Network improves the lives of our patients by delivering outstanding care cost-effectively, as close to patients' homes as possible.
