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Springfield Hospital
Springfield, Vermont

Respiratory Therapist CRT/RRT (Cardiopulmonary) - FT/72

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$35-$42/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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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.
  • The schedule for this position is 7:00 pm - 7:00 am and includes every other weekends and holidays.

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 will perform respiratory assessments and provide compassionate, quality patient care across the hospital. They are responsible for incorporating teaching principles into practice and maintaining effective communication with patients and staff.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

NRP (preferred)

Key Skills

Written communication

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 60% 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)), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k in an average-cost state. 62.3% of Vermont clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 22 employers

5
<$100k
12
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k
3
$130k-145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs

401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
13%
PSLF eligible
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

Garnet Health · Middletown, New York

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist II

$41.41-$62.92/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist (RT), Cardiopulmonary Rehab - Full Time (36hrs/week), Egg Harbor Township

$36.14-$56.23/hr
+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Below most Respiratory Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,845 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Springfield

Median resident rent
$818/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 8.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Springfield Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Springfield, Vermont
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k with Employer Match
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Paid Time Off
Referral Bonuses