Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Saint Johnsbury, VT

Key Responsibilities Deliver comprehensive respiratory therapy services including oxygen therapy, aerosol and humidity therapy, nebulizer treatments, mechanical ventilation, non-invasive ventilation, airway management, chest physiotherapy, arterial blood gas collection, pulmonary function testing, pulse oximetry, resuscitation support, and patient education across neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. Perform and support cardiac and diagnostic testing including cardiac stress tests, Holter monitoring, ECGs, EEGs, and other cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate patient assessment, test preparation, and documentation.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Travel Contract

Location

St. Johnsbury, VT | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive respiratory therapy services including oxygen therapy, aerosol and humidity therapy, nebulizer treatments, mechanical ventilation, non-invasive ventilation, airway management, chest physiotherapy, arterial blood gas collection, pulmonary function testing, pulse oximetry, resuscitation support, and patient education across neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.
• Perform and support cardiac and diagnostic testing including cardiac stress tests, Holter monitoring, ECGs, EEGs, and other cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate patient assessment, test preparation, and documentation.
• Operate as the sole Respiratory Therapist on-site during the night shift, requiring strong independent clinical judgment, prioritization skills, and the ability to respond confidently to emergent respiratory situations.
• Maintain respiratory and diagnostic equipment to ensure cleanliness, functionality, and availability for patient care; coordinate with appropriate departments for maintenance and repair needs.
• Accurately document treatments, procedures, patient responses, and test results in accordance with facility policies; participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with infection control, safety, and patient confidentiality standards.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current Vermont Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• Minimum of one year of respiratory therapy experience required.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Ability to provide care across all age populations.
• Influenza vaccination required; no exceptions.
• Reliable personal transportation is essential — public transportation and rideshare services are not available in the area.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Two or more years of respiratory therapy experience preferred.
• Experience in acute care, critical care, and emergency care strongly preferred.

Why Join Us

• Work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary rural healthcare environment serving a close-knit community in Vermont's scenic Northeast Kingdom.
• Gain broad clinical exposure across critical care, emergency, inpatient, and outpatient services within a community-focused acute care setting.