Respiratory Therapist

KH-RESPIRATORY THERAPY; Warwick; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Warwick is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide critical respiratory care and assist with treatment for cardiopulmonary diseases. Responsibilities include therapy treatments, ventilator management, and patient education. A minimum of an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy is required, along with certification. The role emphasizes patient interaction and high-quality care in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist credential preferred.
• Minimum of six months job-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy treatments as per physician's orders.
• Provide ventilator management including initiation and monitoring.
• Conduct patient education to assist in self-care.

Skills

Patient education

Ventilator management

Emergency care

Aerosol medication delivery

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist

Job description

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Primary Function

Responsible for providing respiratory care and assisting with the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation for a range of cardiopulmonary diseases and disorders.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy treatments according to physician orders, including aerosol medication delivery, lung expansion and airway clearance modalities, maintenance of natural and artificial airways, care planning, and patient education.
• Obtain arterial blood from radial artery for blood gas analysis. Interpret results and recommend appropriate treatment to physician.
• Provide ventilator management, including initiation, maintenance, monitoring, assessment, input in rounds, and liberation. Perform nasal, oral and pharyngeal suctioning.
• Provide rapid response assessment and emergency care, including airway management, CPR, trauma care, manual and mechanical ventilatory support, and oxygenation support.
• Provide support and monitoring for patient transport within the Hospital and to other hospitals using portable ventilators, manual resuscitators oxygen delivery systems, and monitors.
• Set up and administer oxygen using a variety of devices.
• Perform charges, record keeping, and equipment changes and reprocessing as required.
• Record pertinent information in the patient\'s medical record regarding therapy provided, medication administered, and patient response.
• Provides pertinent information to oncoming staff to ensure safe patient handoffs.
• Provides patient and family education to assist in self-care and care transitions.
• Trains employees and students in day-to-day procedures. May be responsible for overseeing and prioritizing care in the absence of a supervisor.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Specifications

An Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy and NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist credential is required, Registered Respiratory Therapist credential preferred. RI Respiratory Care Practitioner license is required. A minimum of six months job-related experience or equivalent is preferred.

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Americans with Disability Act Statement

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement

Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement

Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.