Respiratory Care Practitioner PD (Hosp)
Company: Rutland Regional Medical Center
Location: Rutland
Posted on: April 7, 2026
|
|
|
Job Description:
Respiratory Care Practitioner PD (Hosp) Provides respiratory
care to patients in varying states of health and illness by
assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the
respiratory plan of care. The Respiratory Therapist functions as an
essential member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team,
providing direct patient care, instruction, and preparation for
continuing care after discharge. Minimum Education * Graduate of an
Associate Degree Level CoARC accredited educational program for
Respiratory Therapy. Minimum Work Experience * Prior experience
preferred. Required Licenses/Certifications * Certification by the
National Board for Respiratory Care (CRT). * RRT Certification
preferred or plan in place to acquire. * Current VT State license.
* BLS Certification through American Heart Association. *
Certification in ACLS, PALS and NRP must be obtained within 60 days
of hire. Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities * Knowledge of
respiratory care assessment and mechanical ventilation management.
* Working Knowledge of Respiratory Equipment * Basic EKG
interpretation skills. * Able to provide expert level of direct
clinical care. * Ability to apply critical thinking to all aspects
of patient care. * Ability to administer surfactants to newborns. *
Conflict resolution skills. * Completion of clinical competencies
and other required competencies. * Basic Microsoft Windows desktop
application and navigation skills. * Willingness and ability to be
on-call and work off-shifts (nights, weekend and holidays) and
potentially cover shifts on short notice. (Must live within 30
minutes of the facility) Pay Range: $31.71 - $46.88 COMPETITIVE
DIFFERENTIALS RATES * $4.25 - Evenings * $8.00 - Nights * $4.75 -
Weekends PM24 PIa135cf7a5956-29400-39282564
Keywords: Rutland Regional Medical Center, Westfield , Respiratory Care Practitioner PD (Hosp), Healthcare , Rutland, Massachusetts
