Respiratory Care Practitioner (Hosp) II

About the role

Provides high-quality respiratory care and treatment to patients.

Responsibilities

• Assessing patients of all ages (birth to end of life)
• Administering respiratory therapies
• Managing oxygen and ventilator equipment
• Responding to all births and respiratory emergencies

Qualifications

Minimum Education: Graduate of an Associate Degree Level CoARC accredited educational program for Respiratory Care.

Minimum Work Experience: 1 year Respiratory Care Practitioner experience.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care
• Current VT State license
• BLS Certification through American Heart Association
• Certification in ACLS, PALS and NRP must be obtained within 60 days of hire
• Registration as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (does not apply to practitioners hired prior to 12/31/03)
• Completion of Cardiac Dysrhythmia course (Stress Testing Therapist)*STABLE Certified* or acquired within 12 months of hire

Required Skills, Knowledge And Abilities:

• 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

Pay

Pay Range: $32.15 - $46.84