With minimal supervision, directs the activities of work performed by other respiratory therapists, performs and monitors a variety of respiratory care operations, assumes responsibility for problem resolution, and teaches quality control and maintenance. Collaborates with staff at the Pines to provide coordinated care. Responsible for staff education/yearly competencies and improvement initiatives in conjunction with providing direct patient care, instruction, and preparation for continuing care after discharge.

Minimum Education

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Minimum Work Experience

• 5 years of Respiratory Therapist experience
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Current VT State license.
• RRT Certification
• BLS Certification through American Heart Association.
• ACLS preferred

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Familiarity with respiratory therapy equipment and use of basic office equipment is required.
• Knowledge in the areas of quality improvement, quality control, equipment maintenance and respiratory required.
• Complies with regulatory requirements, OSHA/VOSHA Standard Precautions; practices personal and hospital safety and complies with confidentiality policy.
• Communicates patient information to physicians, office staff, hospital employees, and contracted facility.
• Ability to provide respiratory information to all customers groups.
• Ability to accurately transcribe and verbalize patient data.