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Respiratory Therapist
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What they do
A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
$86,308 / year median in Vermont
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Location:
unspecified. This clinical position involves providing specialized respiratory care within an inpatient hospital setting, supporting adult ICU, pediatric ICU, and neonatal ICU units. The role requires clinical expertise, flexibility, and adherence to safety standards to ensure optimal patient outcomes.Job Details Position Description:
Need start date of October 5, 2026, for an assignment lasting approximately 16-26 weeks. The shift is Days from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.Required Qualifications:
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and a valid Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential. A minimum of 1 year of experience as an RRT, with documented NICU levels, applicability in teaching hospital environments, and recent Epic electronic medical record experience.Preferred Qualifications:
Prior travel experience is preferred but not mandatory.Additional Information:
The position requires working 2 out of the 4 major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Christmas Eve, and New Years Day. All employment gaps over 90 days must be explained; full employment history with details such as bed count, Electronic Medical Record systems, and facility type is mandatory for submission. Round-the-clock availability is essential, with no block schedules permitted. Bi-weekly orientations are held on Mondays. Reliable transportation is strongly recommended, with vehicles equipped with all-season or snow tires during November through April.Schedule:
Dayshift, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week.Float:
Float rotation may be required. Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include: Private housing or generous housing allowance Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage Competitive salaries Referral bonuses Travel reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan Direct deposit/free checking Unlimited free CE creditsBenefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance
- Transportation