Respiratory Therapist – Neuro Diagnostics
Burlington, VT
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (Travel/Contract)

Location: Burlington, Vermont
Contract Length: 26 weeks (approximately 6 months)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Job Description

• Setting: Inpatient Adult ICU, Emergency Department (ED), and NICU Level III required; PICU preferred
• Schedule: Weekends as needed, no call schedule, flexibility required
• Holiday Work: Must work 2 out of 4 holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Christmas Eve, New Year's Day)
• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) required upon submission
• Licensure: Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT); Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) not accepted
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in specialty (RRT)
• Preferred: Prior travel experience preferred (not required)
• Additional Requirements:

  • Teaching hospital experience required
  • Epic electronic medical record (EMR) experience within the past 2 years is mandatory
  • All specialties worked must be well documented in employment history
  • NICU levels worked must be listed in work history

Important Notes

• No block schedules allowed
• Orientation occurs bi-weekly on Mondays
• All employment gaps over 90 days must be explained
• Complete and detailed work history required (including bed count, EMR, facility type, etc.)
• Reliable personal or rental vehicle strongly recommended due to lack of public transportation
• Vehicles should have all-season or snow tires from November through April

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background check within 30 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education verification based on highest degree relevant to the job
• Certification verifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, RRT license) within 30 days of start
• Annual competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as required
• Vermont Adult and Child Abuse Registry consent and searches
• COVID-19 vaccination or declination and completion of COVID questionnaire prior to start
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• N95 fit test required prior to assignment and updated annually
• Immunizations required: Tdap, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B (or declination), Flu seasonal vaccination or exemption (medical/religious only)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within past 12 months
• Drug testing as required (varies by state)
• Completion of EPIC and Cornerstone training modules prior to start
• Professional references: 2 verified from assignments within last 3 years
• Skills checklist within 12 months
• Work history verification for last 2 years

Additional Facility Policies

• Dress code and telephone usage policies must be reviewed prior to start
• Photo for badge required (passport style, plain background, no logos or hats)
• Auto insurance required if using personal or rental vehicle
• Auto registration form must be completed within 48 hours of signed contract
• COVID testing protocol on Day 1 of work (if deemed necessary)
• Candidate must complete emergency contact and other facility-specific forms

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for an experienced RRT specializing in Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics, with a focus on adult ICU, ED, and NICU Level III care. The role requires strong clinical skills, teaching hospital experience, and proficiency with Epic EMR. Candidates must be flexible with scheduling, meet all certification and immunization requirements, and provide thorough documentation of their work history and credentials. Reliable transportation is essential due to limited public transit options.