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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Central Vermont Medical Center$31.10–$48.04/hrBerlin, VTFull timePosted 1mo agoStill open, checked every night
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This posting states $31.10–$48.04 an hour. Open respiratory therapist jobs in Vermont post a median of $38.50 an hour, the middle half $36.43–$39.88, across 15 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Respiratory therapists employed in Vermont earn a median of $40.30 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

Building Name: CVMC - Central Vermont Medical Center

Location Address: 130 Fisher Road, Berlin Vermont

Regular

Department: CVMC - Respiratory Therapy

Full Time

Standard Hours: 36

Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 72

Shift: Night-12Hr

Primary Shift: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM

Weekend Needs: Every Other

Salary Range: Min $31.10 Mid $39.57 Max $48.04

Recruiter: Cindy Reichard

$10,000 sign-on bonus for this position! Please note that current UVMH employees are excluded from eligibility for this bonus. Additional terms and conditions apply.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Director of Cardiology and Respiratory Services provides services to inpatients and outpatients as directed by the medical staff at Central Vermont Medical Center. Functions within the scope of practice of the Respiratory Therapy Department and the hospital policies and procedures. Serves as a resource to nursing staff and physicians in the care of patients with respiratory problems. Participates in quality management activities hospital wide and with the Respiratory Therapy Department. Assumes leadership responsibilities at the request of the Director of Respiratory Therapy.

EDUCATION

A graduate of an associate degree program from a respiratory therapist education program 1) supported or accredited by the commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care, or 2) Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health education Programs. Must have successfully passed the Registry exam as a Registered Respiratory Therapy Technician as defined by the National Board of Respiratory Care. . A Certified Respiratory Technician who has graduated from an accredited Respiratory program and is eligible to take the Registry exam may be hired into the Registered Respiratory Therapist range with the expectation that the employee will successfully pass the Registry exam within one-year of the hire date. If, after one year with CVMC, the therapist has not passed the Registry exam from the National Board of Respiratory Care then the employee will be re-classified as a Certified Respiratory Care Practitioner. Must hold a current Respiratory Care Practitioner license issued by the state of Vermont. A temporary license to practice may be issued by the State of Vermont.

EXPERIENCE

9 to 12 months on the job performance to become proficient

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) required

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification-Required within 6 months from date of hire.

Requirements of each Therapist level.

Level 1 Therapist: 0-1 years, BLS and NRP

Level 2 Therapist: 1+ years, plus ACLS

Level 3 Therapist: 1+ years, plus ACLS, PALS and NRP, and registered with NBRC

RELOCATION

Eligible candidates may receive a relocation package of up to $6,000. Certain conditions apply and are subject to applicable taxes.

BENEFITS

We offer health, dental, vision, paid time off, and so much more!

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TEAM

We are CVMC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rw88cCmq_3o

This is a bargaining union position.

From Central Vermont Medical Center's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Central Vermont Medical Center

Central Vermont Medical Center is a nonprofit hospital with an emergency department in Barre, VT. Its job board posts jobs for imaging techs, nurses and therapists. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Central Vermont Medical Center

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