Respiratory Therapist
Plattsburgh, New York
The University of Vermont Health Network Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist

Location: Plattsburgh, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Respiratory Therapist with experience in respiratory and neuro diagnostics to provide patient care across hospital floors, including nursery and emergency room support. This is a travel contract position requiring flexibility in scheduling and the ability to work varied shifts.

Key Details

• Shift Hours: 12-hour shifts, day (6:30 AM - 7:00 PM) and night (6:30 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Schedule: Rotation schedule with every other weekend required; holiday work required; no call requirements
• Patient Population: Neonate through adult (ages 0 to 100+)
• Unit: Respiratory therapy with floating to other hospital floors as needed
• Special Equipment: Puritan Bennett 980 & 840 ventilators, LTV1200 ventilators available 24/7
• Documentation System: EPIC (experience within past 2 years required)
• Medication System: Pyxis

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in New York
• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• NRP required, or at least some experience or exposure to the neonatal/pediatric population
• Experience working with Neonate and Pediatric patients
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Experience with EPIC documentation system

Additional Requirements & Information

• Must be flexible with schedule to meet unit and patient care needs
• Floating required to nursery and emergency room as needed
• Reliable personal transportation strongly recommended (public transportation not accessible)
• Vehicle should have all-season or snow tires during November–April
• Employment gaps over 90 days must be explained
• Complete and detailed work history required (including bed count, EMR, facility type)
• EPIC and other required modules must be completed prior to start
• Must comply with all background checks, health documents, and facility-specific policies (including immunizations, drug testing, and COVID protocols)
• Physical exam, N95 fit test, and various vaccinations required as per facility policy

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months
• N95 fit test prior to assignment and annually
• Immunizations: Tdap, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B (or declination), Flu seasonal vaccination or declination, Pneumonia vaccination or declination (for NY facilities)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within past 12 months
• Drug testing within 12 months
• COVID vaccination or declination required

Documentation & Verification

• Background check covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education verification as applicable
• Professional references from assignments within past 3 years
• Skills checklist within past 12 months
• Work history verification for last 2 years
• Various state-specific checks and registries as required

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Level 2 trauma hospital with a diverse patient population and advanced respiratory equipment. Flexibility, recent EPIC experience, and neonatal/pediatric exposure are essential.