Respiratory Therapist

Company: Northwest Talent Solutions LLC
Job type: Full-time

Position: Respiratory Therapist
Company Overview: Northwest Talent Solutions LLC is a leading recruitment firm working with an outstanding US-based healthcare client. The Northwest Talent Solutions team is a group of experienced professionals dedicated to delivering top talent to our list of esteemed clients.
Job Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated Respiratory Therapist to join our client's team. The ideal candidate will have Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of Vermont (prior to start date), be a Graduate of an AMA approved program for Respiratory Care, must become a Registered Respiratory Therapist by the NBRC within one year of hire date, Seasoned Therapists must already have RRT status and have Current ACLS, BLS & PALS.
This position provides professional respiratory care to patients in varying states of health and illness by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the plan of care. The Level I Therapist provides and oversees delivery of patient care for adult ICU populations and all patients requiring respiratory care in the general units, including adult, pediatric, and cystic fibrosis patients. The therapist must be able to physically respond quickly to any emergent situation and be able to endure repetitive physical movement. This position requires the ability to remain standing for the majority of the shift and serves patients over a wide variety of areas. The therapist may be expected to take Charge and/or work in the ED upon successful completion of Charge and ED proficiencies. The therapist is required to maintain proficiencies as defined by department expectations in both adult ICUs and all general units. New hires are required to complete proficiencies within one year of hire date.
EXPERIENCE:
New grads and experienced therapists are encouraged to apply.
SHIFT NOTE:
Our shifts are for 12 hours and go from either 7 am 7 pm or 7 pm 7 am. There are three shifts a week for a total of 72 hours per pay period. Staff work every other weekend and rotate holidays. We have multiple day and night positions.
SIGN-ON BONUS:
External candidates are eligible for a one-time sign on bonus:
$5,000 bonus for professionals with less than three years of directly related experience or $10,000 bonus with three or more years of directly related experience.
The bonus is disbursed in 2 equal payments: in first pay and at 6 months. Please note all bonuses are subject to applicable taxes.
If you are a highly motivated and skilled Respiratory Therapist looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team and take your career to the next level.
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