Registered Respiratory Therapist

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join our team in a rural acute critical access hospital setting. This night shift position offers a unique opportunity to work independently and make a meaningful impact on a close-knit community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care for patients of all ages, from newborns to geriatrics, including end-of-life care.
• Operate and manage advanced respiratory equipment, including:
• Fisher & Paykel Airvo 2 Heated High Flow System
• Hamilton T1 ventilator
• Nihon Kohden NKV-330 Non-Invasive Ventilation machine
• Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) draws and EKGs.
• Administer breathing treatments using various devices and delivery systems.
• Manage ventilators and provide airway management for critical patients.
• Work autonomously during night shifts, ensuring high standards of patient care and responding to emergencies as the sole respiratory therapist on duty.
• Document patient care using the Meditech Electronic Medical Record system.

Qualifications:

• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential (required).
• Current certifications in or ability to obtain:
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Experience working with diverse patient populations across the lifespan.
• Familiarity with the equipment listed above is strongly preferred.
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a dynamic rural healthcare setting where your expertise will directly and meaningfully impact.
• Be part of a supportive team that values collaboration and continuous learning.
• Enjoy the benefits of living and working in beautiful northern Vermont, with its rich natural landscapes and vibrant community.

About Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH):

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital is in St. Johnsbury in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. We are a community, not-for-profit, acute care, critical access hospital. NVRH is one of two Vermont hospitals designated Baby Friendly by the United Nations. The organization provides primary and preventive care, surgical and specialty services, inpatient and outpatient care, and 24-hour, physician-staffed emergency services. Aligned with community partners, NVRH values and invests in efforts to address social conditions to create well-nourished, well-housed, physically healthy, mentally healthy, and financially secure communities. NVRH serves the health needs of over 33,000 people in Caledonia and southern Essex Counties in Vermont and employs over 700 dedicated staff.