Respiratory Therapist CRT/RRT (Cardiopulmonary) - Per Diem
Listed compensation
$35-$42/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
The Respiratory Therapist Will
- Use Respiratory Assessment throughout all areas of the hospital when caring for patients.
- Follow the AARC Clinical Practice Guidelines.
- Promote compassionate, efficient, cost effective quality patient care, while demonstrating qualities consistent for the role.
- Incorporate teaching principles into all practices.
- Show use of written and verbal communication skills in all aspects of the role.
Requirements
- Completion of accredited Respiratory Therapy program
- Vermont Respiratory Care Practitioner license
- Registration or Certification with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- One (1) year clinical experience
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (preferred)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certificate (preferred)
- Two (2) years' clinical experience, including emergency care (preferred)
- Experience with outpatient testing, i. e., PFT, stress testing, cardiac monitors (preferred)
Salary Range
The base rate for this position is $35.00 - $42.00 per hour. The hourly range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the position. The rate for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate.
Springfield Hospital is proud to offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision, 401k with an employer match, short- and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, and referral bonuses. Employees are part of a close-knit, mission-driven team that values collaboration and growth.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist performs respiratory assessments and provides quality patient care across all hospital areas following AARC guidelines. The role involves incorporating teaching principles and maintaining clear communication in all aspects of patient care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 48% have no call, 57% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Vermont is 98.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.3% of Vermont clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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