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Job Details
- Job Ref:
- R0037883
- Location:
- 111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT
- Category:
- Cardiology & Respiratory Care
- Employment Type:
- Full Time
- Hospital:
- The University of Vermont Medical Center
- Department:
- Respiratory Care Services
- Job Type:
- Regular
- Primary Shift:
- Eve/Night
- Hours:
- Other
- Hours per Week:
- 36
- Weekend Needs:
- Every Other
- Pay Rate:
- $26.72 - $41.32 per hour
External candidate's areeligible for a one-time sign on bonus:
$5000 bonus for Professionals with less than three years of directly related experience.
$10,000 bonus for Professionals with three or more years of directly related experience.
The bonus is disbursed in 3 equal payments following date of hire:
1st installment (1/3 of total bonus amount) in the pay period following 90 days of service
2nd installment (1/3 of total bonus amount) in the pay period following the 1st year anniversary in the position
3rd installment (1/3 of total bonus amount) in the pay period following the 2nd year anniversary in the position
~ Please note all bonuses are subject to applicable taxes
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This position provides professional respiratory care to patients in varying states of health and illness by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the plan of care. The Level I Therapist provides and oversees delivery of patient care for adult ICU populations and all patients requiring respiratory care in the general units, including adult, pediatric, and cystic fibrosis patients. The therapist must be able to physically respond quickly to any emergent situation and be able to endure repetitive physical movement. This position requires the ability to remain standing for the majority of the shift and serves patients over a wide variety of areas. The therapist may be expected to take Charge and/or work in the ED upon successful completion of Charge and ED proficiencies. The therapist is required to maintain proficiencies as defined by department expectations in both adult ICUs and all general units. New hires are required to complete proficiencies within one year of hire date.
EDUCATION:
Graduate of an AMA approved program for Respiratory Care.
Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of Vermont.
Registered Respiratory Therapist by the NBRC within one year of hire date.
Current ACLS, BLS & PALS.
Bachelor's Degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
0-1 year experience
The UVM Health Network is dedicated to creating a workplace that is diverse, equitable, accessible, and inclusive for our employees, patients and communities we serve. This commitment will be included in all strategies and policies and will represent who we are as an organization.