Ambulatory Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary

Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus Location Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont Regular Department: Rheumatology & Pulmonary Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Biweekly Scheduled Hours: Shift: Day-8Hr Primary Shift: - Weekend Needs: None Salary Range: Min $31.40 Mid $40.47 Max $49.53 Recruiter: Naomi Kpesse JOB DESCRIPTION: Provides professional, entry level Respiratory Care to patients in varying states of health and illness through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patients health needs. The Ambulatory RT I provides direct care to patients and families, under the direction of a preceptor as appropriate. AARC Clinical Practice Guidelines guide the delivery of respiratory services by this individual. The position demonstrates dedication to professional growth and development and to the continuous improvement of patient care. EDUCATION: Associate's Degree required. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Graduate of accredited Respiratory Therapy Program Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of Vermont. Registered Respiratory Therapist by the NBRC. Current BLS, ACLS preferred. EXPERIENCE: Respiratory Therapist with 6 months experience. This is a bargaining union position. The University of Vermont Medical Center is committed to being a national model for the delivery of high-quality academic health care for a rural region. The University of Vermont Medical Center will continue to ensure that individuals are employed, and that employees are treated during candidacy and employment, without regard to their sex, gender identity or expression, ancestry, place of birth, HIV status, marital status, age, language, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or obligation for service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law in all employment practices as follows: Employment decisions at The University of Vermont Medical Center are based on legitimate job-related criteria. All personnel actions or programs that affect qualified individuals, such as employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment, advertising, termination, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, are made without discrimination based upon the individual’s sex, gender identity or expression, ancestry, place of birth, HIV status, marital status, age, language, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or obligation for service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law. UVMHealth.org/MedCenter The UVM Medical Center Blog EEO is the law.