Critical Care Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift

Brown University Health; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist at Newport Hospital to administer and evaluate a wide range of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for pulmonary patients. You will operate CPAP/BiPAP, provide inhalation therapies, monitor responses, and coordinate with physicians to optimize care.

The role requires Rhode Island RCP license (CRT required, RRT preferred), an associate degree in Cardio-Respiratory Care, and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Rhode Island Respiratory Care Practitioner license (RCP), CRT required, RRT preferred.
• Associate degree from Cardio-Respiratory Care Program.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Administers inhalation therapies and monitors patient responses.
• Sets up and operates CPAP/BiPAP and non-invasive ventilation.
• Performs arterial blood gases and ventilator management.
• Documents patient progress and communicates with physicians.

Skills

RCP license

CRT

RRT

Education

Associate degree in Cardio-Respiratory Care

Job description

Brown University Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist at Newport Hospital to administer and evaluate a wide range of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for pulmonary patients. You will operate CPAP/BiPAP, provide inhalation therapies, monitor responses, and coordinate with physicians to optimize care.

The role requires Rhode Island RCP license (CRT required, RRT preferred), an associate degree in Cardio-Respiratory Care, and CPR certification.