Respiratory Therapist (Temporary, Full-time)

Care New England; Warwick; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled professional to provide respiratory care, including therapy treatments and emergency interventions. The ideal candidate should have an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy and relevant credentials. Responsibilities include patient education, ventilator management, and supporting patient transport. This role is essential for effective respiratory therapy within the healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months job-related experience or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy treatments according to physician orders.
• Obtain arterial blood for blood gas analysis and recommend treatments.
• Provide ventilator management and perform airway suctioning.
• Provide emergency care including CPR and trauma care.
• Monitor patient transport using portable ventilators.

Skills

Respiratory therapy treatments

Patient education

Ventilator management

Emergency care

Patient transport support

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist

Registered Respiratory Therapist credential

RI Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Job description

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.
• Provide pertinent information to oncoming staff to ensure safe patient handoffs.
• Provide patient and family education to assist in self-care and care transitions.
• Train employees and students in day-to-day procedures. May be responsible for overseeing and prioritizing care in the absence of a supervisor.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Specifications

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.

Care New England Health System (CNE)

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center—are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

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.