Respiratory-Care practitioner, rrt
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital·Brattleboro, Vermont
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital·Brattleboro, Vermont
Assess respiratory status for patients of all ages and provide critical care interventions including mechanical ventilation and emergency response. Maintain respiratory equipment and follow clinical practice guidelines to deliver therapy across inpatient, emergency, and outpatient settings.
Description Brattleboro Memorial Hospital / Southern Vermont Health Services Corporation
Job Title: Respiratory-Care Practitioner, RRT Job Code: 233 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Department Name: Cardio-Respiratory Care Location: Brattleboro, Vermont
include, but are not limited to, assessing the respiratory status of individuals of all ages, emergency response, mechanical ventilation, invasive and noninvasive procedures, equipment maintenance, trouble shooting, maintaining the arterial blood gas system, and patient transport. Respiratory Care Clinical Practice Guidelines are the standard of care used to base all modalities of therapy on.
The Respiratory Services staff is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and is scheduled for 24-hour shifts. The responsibilities of the department include patient assessment and treatment decisions, suctioning, mechanical ventilation, arterial line placement, critical care transport, PFTs, ambulatory oxygen monitoring, continuous bronchodilator therapy, intubation, oximetry, colorimetry, oxygenation, blood gases, humidification, nasal/mask CPAP, sputum induction, asthma management, and EKGs that are needed for the patients within the hospital. Practitioners follow standards of care that are outlined in the “Clinical Practice Guidelines” established by the American Association of Respiratory Care. Patient populations include general medical, surgical, oncology, orthopedic, cardiac, pediatric and geriatric patients in both inpatient, emergency, and outpatient settings.
Education: Graduate of an accredited program in Respiratory Care required.
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regards to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodations are needed, please contact Human Resources.
Your employment with Brattleboro Memorial Hospital is on an at-will basis, meaning either you or the Company can terminate the employment relationship, at any time, for any or no reason, and with or without cause or notice. As an at-will employee, your employment with Brattleboro Memorial Hospital is not guaranteed for any length of time.
I understand the description of this job and the essential functions, as given above. I also understand that not all of the duties are described above, and that I will perform those above and other related duties as directed by my supervisor and management. I further understand that employment is at-will, and that either I or my employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time.
Market context
In Vermont, respiratory care practitioner roles are typically driven by ongoing hospital and clinical demand for inpatient and emergency respiratory support. These jobs are competitive because employers often want licensed candidates who can quickly work across adult, pediatric, and neonatal settings while meeting certification timelines. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your Vermont license status and plan to complete ACLS, NRP, and PALS within six months if you apply.
