Respiratory Therapist - Burlington, VT - Days or Nights - $10K Signing Bonus - CareNow Medical Staffing

SIGN-ON BONUS:

$5,000 bonus for professionals with less than three years of directly related experience or $10,000 bonus with three or more years of directly related experience.

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.

EXPERIENCE:

New grads and experienced therapists are encouraged to apply.

SHIFT NOTE:

Our shifts are for 12 hours and go from either 7 am – 7 pm or 7 pm – 7 am. There are three shifts a week for a total of 72 hours per pay period. Staff work every other weekend and rotate holidays. We have multiple day and night positions.

BENEFITS:

A comprehensive, total compensation package that includes salary, health and wellness benefits, paid time off, and more.

Must-Haves

1. Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of Vermont (prior to start date)

2. Graduate of an AMA approved program for Respiratory Care.

3. Registered Respiratory Therapist by the NBRC within one year of hire date.

4. Current ACLS, BLS & PALS.

Nice-To-Haves

1. Bachelor's Degree preferred.