Registered Respiratory Therapist
Brattleboro, Vermont
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Temp

Location: Brattleboro, Vermont
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Assess respiratory status of patients of all ages (neonatal, pediatric, adult, geriatric)
• Provide emergency response and handle rapid responses and medical emergencies
• Manage mechanical ventilation and maintain stable airway for ventilated patients
• Perform invasive and noninvasive respiratory procedures
• Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory equipment, including arterial blood gas system
• Perform arterial blood gas draws
• Patient care settings include ER, Birthing Center, Surgical Unit, and PCU (high acuity)
• Patient conditions may include RSV, asthma, sleep apnea, COPD

Requirements

• Minimum 12 months current experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in a hospital setting
• Ability to work independently as the sole RRT on duty
• Ability to provide ventilator care to maintain stable airway
• Ability to perform arterial blood gas draws (required)
• Ability to intubate independently (highly preferred)

Certifications (All Required)

• Active National Board for Respiratory Care Certification
• American Heart Association ACLS
• American Heart Association BLS
• American Heart Association NRP
• American Heart Association PALS
• Flu vaccination

Additional Information

• Position is in a rural area with limited housing and public transportation options
• Candidates should plan accordingly for housing and transportation
• Locals within 50 miles are accepted

Specialty Experience

• Required years of experience: 1 year (12 months) as RRT in hospital setting
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Employment Type

• Temporary (Travel/Contract)

This role is ideal for experienced respiratory therapists comfortable working independently in a rural hospital setting with a diverse patient population and high acuity care needs.