Permanent - Respiratory Therapist - six openings

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Provides professional respiratory care to patients in varying states of health and illness by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the plan of care.
• The Level I Therapist provides and oversees delivery of patient care for adult ICU populations and all patients requiring respiratory care in the general units, including adult, pediatric, and cystic fibrosis patients.
• The therapist must be able to physically respond quickly to any emergent situation and be able to endure repetitive physical movement.
• This position requires the ability to remain standing for the majority of the shift and serves patients over a wide variety of areas.
• The therapist may be expected to take Charge and/or work in the ED upon successful completion of Charge and ED proficiencies.
• The therapist is required to maintain proficiencies as defined by department expectations in both adult ICUs and all general units.
• New hires are required to complete proficiencies within one year of hire date.

Our shifts are for 12 hours and go from either 7 am - 7 pm or 7 pm - 7 am. There are three shifts a week for a total of 72 hours per pay period. Staff work every other weekend and rotate holidays. We have multiple day and night positions.

SIGN-ON BONUS:

• External candidates are eligible for a one-time sign on bonus:

• $5,000 bonus for professionals with less than three years of directly related experience or $10,000 bonus with three or more years of directly related experience.

• The bonus is disbursed in 3 equal payments following date of hire: In the pay period following 90 days of service, in the pay periods following the 1st year and 2nd year anniversaries in the position. Please note all bonuses are subject to applicable taxes. Current University of Vermont Health Network employees are excluded from eligibility for this bonus.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of Vermont (prior to start date)
• Graduate of an AMA approved program for Respiratory Care
• Registered Respiratory Therapist by the NBRC within one year of hire date.
• Current ACLS, BLS & PALS.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
• Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
• Participates in relevant continuing education programs.
• Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.
• Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.
• A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.
• Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.

Requirements:
• COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster.

BENEFITS

• Health Care
• (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Contributions
• Insurance Benefits
• (Life, Short-Term, Long-Term)
• CTO/PTO
• Employee Discounts
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• On-Site Food Service

ABOUT HEALTHCARE STAFFING PLUS

Healthcare Staffing Plus is a US based national per diem, local contract, and locum tenens agency. We are located in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Indiana just outside of Louisville, KY.


With close to 24 years of non-clinical healthcare experience that includes 16 years of solid medical staffing and recruiting experience, we deliver on our promise of adhering to strict and ethical recruiting standards handled with the utmost professionalism. Never resting on our laurels of sourcing candidates thoroughly and presenting our clients only the cream of the crop.