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

Location: Berlin, Vermont
Contract Length: 16 weeks (approximately 4 months)
Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift Hours: 12-hour shifts
Scheduling: Self-scheduling, Monday to Sunday, no block schedules
Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend minimum
Holiday Requirements: As needed, determined by supervisor
Orientation: 3 days, bi-weekly orientations on Mondays

Job Description

Unit: Respiratory Therapy Unit
Facility Beds: 100
Patient Population: All age groups including ICU and ED floors
Trauma Level: Level 2
Teaching Facility: No
Floating: Yes
Charge Required: No
Call Requirements: Not currently required
Documentation System: Epic (experience within past 2 years required)
Medication System: Pixis
Dress Code: Hospital scrubs preferred (any color), closed-toe shoes, neat hair/beard, jewelry permitted if hygiene maintained, no chipped/cracked nail polish

Required Qualifications

License: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Certifications:
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
- AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Experience:
- Minimum 2 years clinical experience required
- Neonate and pediatric (NICU/PICU) experience required (facility does not have dedicated NICU/PICU but plays significant role in care)
Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
Other:
- EPIC experience within past 2 years is mandatory
- All specialties worked must be well documented on each employment entry

Clinical Responsibilities & Equipment

Manage ventilators in conjunction with Pulmonary Critical Care physicians and Hospitalist service
Use of Hamilton C3 and T1 Ventilators, V60 NIV, Airvo 2, F&P Heated HFNC, Bubble CPAP
RT-driven protocols for bronchodilator therapy, hyperinflation, airway clearance, and NIV therapy
Mechanical ventilation protocols for ICU patients
External transports for adult critical care patients

Additional Information

Assignment is an urgent backfill for up to 16 weeks
Reliable personal transportation strongly recommended (public transportation not accessible)
Vehicles should have all-season or snow tires November through April
No block scheduling allowed
Employment gaps over 90 days must be explained
Complete and detailed work history required (bed count, EMR, facility type, etc.)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background check within 30 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
Education verification as applicable
State license primary source verification within 30 days of start and upon expiration
Drug testing (not required annually for VT facilities)
Physical exam within 12 months of start
N95 Fit Test required prior to assignment and updated annually
Immunizations/vaccinations required:
- Tdap within 10 years
- 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella)
- Hepatitis B series and titer or signed declination
- Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer
- Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within past 12 months, updated annually; chest X-ray if positive TB test
COVID-19 vaccination or declination required
Vermont Adult and Child Abuse Registry Consent Form required
Completion of EPIC and Cornerstone modules prior to start (approx. 8 hours, non-billable)
Photo for badge required (passport style, plain background)
Auto insurance required if using personal vehicle for work-related travel

Work Environment & Policies

Respiratory therapy available 24/7 for support
Anesthesia available 24/7 for support
Hospital scrubs preferred, no strict color requirement
Jewelry allowed if hygiene standards maintained
Masking and COVID testing protocols strictly enforced
Must maintain professional appearance and hygiene standards

Summary

This is a travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) contract position in Vermont requiring a minimum of 2 years clinical experience with neonate and pediatric care experience. The role involves working in a Level 2 trauma hospital with a diverse patient population across ICU and ED units. Candidates must have current RRT licensure, required certifications, and recent EPIC experience. Reliable transportation and compliance with extensive credentialing and health requirements are mandatory. The contract length is approximately 16 weeks with 12-hour shifts and flexible scheduling.