Respiratory Care Practitioner (Hosp) II
$58,947–$87,422 year
On-siteRutland, Vermont, United States
Job Summary
Provide respiratory care to patients by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating respiratory care plans as an essential member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team. Deliver direct patient care, instruction, and discharge preparation while performing cardiac stress tests on day shifts. Administer surfactants to newborns, manage mechanical ventilation, and interpret basic EKGs. Complete required clinical competencies including endotracheal intubation and maintain current VT state licensure, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications. Work nights, weekends, and holidays on-call, covering shifts on short notice. Apply critical thinking to patient care and lead shifts in the absence of leadership.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an Associate Degree Level CoARC accredited educational program for Respiratory Care
- 1 year Respiratory Care Practitioner experience
- Certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care
- Current VT State license
- BLS Certification through American Heart Association
- Certification in ACLS, PALS and NRP
- Registration as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
- Completion of Cardiac Dysrhythmia course (Stress Testing Therapist)
- STABLE Certified
- Basic EKG interpretation skills
- Knowledge of respiratory care assessment and mechanical ventilation management
- Ability to administer surfactants to newborns
- Working knowledge of respiratory equipment and the use of Heliox
- Completion of clinical competency for endotracheal intubation and other required competencies
- Basic Microsoft Windows desktop application and navigation skills
- Able to be on-call and work off-shifts (nights, weekend and holidays) and potentially cover shifts on short notice
- Ability to perform cardiac stress test (day shift requirement)
- Able to provide expert level of direct clinical care
- Ability to apply critical thinking to all aspects of patient care
- Conflict resolution skills
- Able to lead shifts in absence of leadership
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