Registered Respiratory Therapist – Adult ICU, ED & NICU
Burlington, Vermont
The University of Vermont Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location: Burlington, Vermont
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 32 weeks

Job Description

• Assignment start date: May 4
• Work setting: Inpatient Adult ICU & Emergency Department, 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)
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Epic electronic medical record experience within the past 2 years is required
• No block schedules allowed
• Orientation provided bi-weekly on Mondays
• Reliable personal or rental vehicle strongly recommended due to limited public transportation; vehicles should have all-season or snow tires November through April

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Vermont
• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• Teaching hospital experience
• Experience with Epic electronic medical record system

Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA certified
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA certified
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA certified
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• State Respiratory Therapist license (primary source verification within 30 days of start and upon expiration)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• N95 Fit Test (annual) with approved mask types
• Immunizations/vaccinations: Tdap (within 10 years), MMR (2 vaccines or positive titer), Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer), Hepatitis B series or signed declination, Flu vaccine or exemption (seasonal), Pneumonia vaccine or declination if assigned to NY facility
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (annual)
• Drug testing as required
• COVID vaccination or declination required
• Background checks including criminal, motor vehicle report (if applicable), and education verification
• Vermont Adult and Child Abuse Registry consent and search required for Vermont assignments
• Completion of facility-specific modules including Epic and Cornerstone prior to start
• Photo for badge (passport style, plain background) required two weeks prior to start
• Auto insurance required if using personal or rental vehicle

Additional Notes

• Must provide detailed work history including bed count, EMR used, and facility type for all prior assignments
• Employment gaps over 90 days must be explained
• Two professional references from assignments within the last 3 years required
• Skills checklist within 12 months and 2-year verification of most recent clinical work history required
• Orientation and onboarding processes are time-sensitive and must be completed as scheduled

This position offers a flexible schedule in a critical care environment with a focus on respiratory therapy in adult and neonatal intensive care units. Candidates with teaching hospital experience and recent Epic EMR proficiency are strongly preferred.