Respiratory Therapist

Copley Hospital, located in Morrisville/Stowe VT, is in search of a Respiratory Therapist to join our team! Performs all aspects of Respiratory Therapy including simple spirometry, EKGs, infant hearing screening, and arterial puncture and capillary collection for blood gas determination. Supports respiratory-related nursing in-service programs and may be trained for PFT, Pulmonary Stress Test, and EEG. Participation in the Cardiac and/or Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs may also be required.

This is a part-time position, day shift (full-time available).

Copley Hospital has a variety of shifts available across full-time, part-time, and temporary needs. Please consider applying to discuss how your availability may align.

• Manage Cardiac and/or Pulmonary Rehabilitation equipment, including daily and weekly cleaning and identifying needs for biomed evaluation.
• Demonstrate the ability to set up telemetry for monitoring in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase II program and assess patient response to exercise progression.
• Accurately and timely assess new patients referred to the Pulmonary Rehabilitation program and assist in establishing new patient exercise prescriptions and educational needs.
• Utilize the CPR computer system to document all necessary patient care and response parameters in the medical record.
• Determine the appropriate patient charge based on charge master and service provided.
• Independently manage all maintenance program requirements, including attendance and safe supervision of exercising patients.
• Provide accurate individual and group education to patients regarding pulmonary function and prescribed medications.
• Conduct therapeutic procedures to maintain airway and/or improve ventilation and oxygenation.
• Participate in developing respiratory care plans and departmental in-service and competency programs.
• Collect and evaluate clinical information and monitor patients' responses to therapy.
• Perform in-service training and orientation for nursing in respiratory-related areas.
• Perform preventive maintenance on ventilators and other departmental equipment.
• Participate fully in the multidisciplinary team process, ensuring clear communication regarding patient status.
• Assist in orienting and training new staff to the programs as needed.
• Accurately obtain pre, during, and post-exercise vitals and document as needed in the computer system.
• Respond appropriately to all codes and other medical emergencies.

• Associate Degree or certification equivalent.
• One year in a tertiary care hospital facility is desired.
• Licensed in Vermont as an RCP. Must obtain RRT within one year of hire. BLS certification required.
• Ability to function timely and effectively under stress, with manual dexterity and visual/auditory acuity.
• Competence with neonatal and adult invasive and non-invasive ventilators and related equipment.
• Knowledge and skills in monitoring, evaluation, and training patients in CPR lifestyle changes required for participation in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation.