Registered Respiratory Therapist - Adult ICU & Pediatrics
Burlington, Vermont
The University of Vermont Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel/Contract

Location

• Burlington, Vermont

Position Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Total Hours per Week: 36
• Contract Length: 4 weeks

Job Description

• Provide respiratory care for adult inpatients, adult ICU, and general pediatric patients (no NICU or PICU)
• Weekend shifts as needed; no on-call responsibilities
• Schedule flexibility is required
• Work in a teaching hospital environment
• Epic electronic medical record (EMR) experience within the past 2 years is mandatory
• No block scheduling allowed
• Reliable personal or rental vehicle transportation is strongly recommended (public transportation is not accessible)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Vermont
• Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience within the last year
• Experience working with adult and pediatric patients in an inpatient setting
• Teaching hospital experience
• Current American Heart Association certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• Experience with Epic electronic medical record system

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Complete and verifiable work history including bed count, EMR, and facility type for all previous employment
• Background check within 30 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years; updated annually
• Education verification as applicable
• Primary source verification of state license within 30 days of start and upon expiration
• National technician certification verification within 30 days of assignment start
• Annual competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency as required
• Color blindness testing required
• Vermont Adult and Child Abuse Registry consent and search required for Vermont assignments
• Vermont Crime Information Center (VCIC) criminal background check required for Vermont placements
• Physical exam within 12 months of start (required for Vermont facilities)
• N95 fit test required prior to assignment and updated annually (specific acceptable mask types)
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documented declinations: Tdap (within 10 years), MMR (2 vaccines or positive titer), Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer), Hepatitis B series or declination, Flu seasonal vaccination or exemption (medical/religious only; no declinations accepted), COVID vaccination or declination, Pneumonia vaccination or declination if assigned to New York facility
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within past 12 months; chest X-ray if positive TB test; annual TB questionnaire if positive
• Drug testing within 12 months (required for New York facilities)
• Two professional references from assignments within the last 3 years
• Skills checklist within 12 months
• Employment application and 2-year verification of most recent clinical work history
• Candidate must complete various facility-specific documents including photo for badge, emergency contact form, candidate information form, and attestations related to workplace policies and COVID protocols
• Completion of EPIC and Cornerstone training modules prior to start (approximately 8 hours, non-billable)
• COVID testing on Day 1 of work may be required with mask-wearing and social distancing protocols strictly enforced

Additional Notes

• Immediate start required (must start within the next week)
• All employment gaps over 90 days must be explained
• No block schedules allowed
• Reliable transportation is essential due to lack of public transit options

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and respiratory therapists considering this travel contract opportunity.