Respiratory Therapist I or II - Days

UVM Medical Center

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Burlington, VT Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 27, 2025 Last posted May 5, 2026
Job description
Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus

Location Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont

Regular

Department: Respiratory Care Services

Shift: Day/Eve-12Hr

Salary Range: Min $31.40 Mid $40.47 Max $49.53

Recruiter: Cindy Reichard

Healthier Communities. Healthiest Lives. Together. 

Join a dynamic Respiratory Care team at a Level I Trauma Center and Golisano Children’s Hospital with a Level III NICU, where you’ll practice at the top of your license and have a meaningful impact across multiple critical care environments. Our Respiratory Therapists are trusted clinical practitioners who play an essential role in patient care, collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team.

This position provides professional respiratory care to patients in varying states of health and illness by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the patient’s pulmonary needs.  At baseline, our team provides and oversees delivery of patient care for all patients requiring respiratory care in the general units, including adult, pediatric, and cystic fibrosis patients.  Working at a Level 1 Trauma Center means no two days are the same!  RTs will care for trauma patients, cardiac arrests and high acuity admissions.  You will accompany patients at different stages of their hospitalization and work to provide high quality care throughout their journey. 

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • Supportive first year Respiratory Therapy Residency Program

  • Provide high‑acuity care in a fast‑paced Level I Trauma Center and emergency department

  • High level of autonomy through RT-driven protocols, including RT-driven extubations

  • Expand your expertise with growth opportunities in our Pediatric ICU, Level III Neonatal ICU and Neonatal Transport Team

  • Evolve your practice toward becoming a Bedside ECMO Specialist

  • Work in an environment that values autonomy, clinical excellence, and continuous professional development

Education:

Graduate of an AMA approved program for Respiratory Care and be licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of Vermont.

Registered Respiratory Therapist by the NBRC within one year of hire date. 

Current ACLS, BLS & PALS

Sign-on and relocation packages:

External candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 and may receive a relocation package of up to $6,000. Certain terms and conditions apply.

WAGES:

Level I: $31.40 - $49.53

Level II: $32.95 - $51.96

Level III: $34.63 - $54.61

Benefits:   

At UVMMC, we support our employees as passionately as we care for our patients. We offer a comprehensive, total compensation package that includes salary, health and wellness benefits, paid time off, and more.  

LEARN MORE:   

What is it like working here? 

https://youtu.be/_DQZNnNtAxY?si=xPd2fOexAj0CAZ8h 

Why Burlington, VT? https://youtu.be/Iea-SbthJ1E

This is a bargaining union position.
About this role

Summary

Provide respiratory care in a Level I Trauma Center for diverse patient populations.

Job title

Respiratory Therapist I or II - Days

Experience level

graduate of AMA approved program; licensed in Vermont; NBRC registered within one year

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Candidates must be in Burlington, VT; remote work not allowed.

Salary

Level I: $31.40 - $49.53; Level II: $32.95 - $51.96; Level III: $34.63 - $54.61

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

respiratory careVermont licenseNBRC registrationACLSBLSPALS

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

respiratory caretraumapediatricneonatalcritical care
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Burlington, VT, USA

On-site City