Respiratory Therapist
Saint Johnsbury, VT
Modern Healthcare Solutions
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Are you an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist seeking your next travel assignment in a supportive rural healthcare environment? We are looking for a skilled and compassionate Respiratory Therapist Traveler to join our multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will provide essential respiratory care services to patients of all ages while supporting critical care, emergency, inpatient, and outpatient services. If you thrive in a collaborative atmosphere and are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Respiratory Therapist Traveler, you will provide diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care for neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. You will collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to assess, treat, educate, and support patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Comprehensive Respiratory Care: Provide respiratory therapy services including oxygen therapy, aerosol and humidity therapy, nebulizer treatments, mechanical ventilation, non-invasive ventilation, airway management, chest physiotherapy, arterial blood gas collection, pulmonary function testing, pulse oximetry, resuscitation support, and patient education.
• Perform Cardiac and Diagnostic Testing: Conduct and support cardiac stress tests, Holter monitoring, ECGs, EEGs, and other cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures while ensuring accurate patient assessment, test preparation, and documentation.
• Maintain Equipment and Clinical Readiness: Ensure respiratory and diagnostic equipment is clean, functional, stocked, and available for patient care. Collaborate with appropriate departments to address equipment maintenance and repair needs.
• Ensure Documentation, Safety, and Quality Care: Document treatments, procedures, patient responses, and test results accurately in accordance with hospital policies. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with infection control, safety, and patient confidentiality standards.

Required Qualifications

This position requires working independently as the sole Respiratory Therapist during the night shift. Candidates must demonstrate strong clinical judgment, prioritization skills, and the ability to respond confidently to emergent respiratory situations.

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current Vermont Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• Minimum of one year of respiratory therapy experience required; two years preferred.
• Experience in acute care, critical care, and emergency care strongly preferred.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Ability to provide care across all age populations.

Traveler Information

This position is located in a beautiful rural community. We can provide a list of local housing resources; however, travelers will be responsible for securing their own housing. Please note that public transportation and rideshare services are not available in the area, so reliable personal transportation is essential. We recommend arranging housing in advance and bringing a vehicle for your stay.

Credentialing Requirements

Flu vaccination is required for all travelers. No exceptions.