Neonatal ICU Respiratory Therapist – Critical Care

Women & Infants Hospital; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Women & Infants Hospital in Providence, RI is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver various therapeutic modalities under medical direction. You will care for patients with cardiopulmonary needs, including adults and neonates in NICU and other units.

The role requires graduation from an accredited RT program and RI licensure, with strong English proficiency. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, demonstrate leadership in absence of supervision, and ensure accurate documentation of

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapist training program.
• Must hold current licensure in Rhode Island.
• Proficiency in the English language required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in clinical care and assessment for all patient populations.
• Administers aerosolized agents (IPPB, hand nebulizer, MDI).
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge/skills of respiratory therapy and equipment.
• Assumes lead in absence of supervisor and manages shift workload.
• Delivers respiratory therapy to adult and neonatal patients in NICU and other units.
• Starts and maintains ventilator support in critical care areas.
• Provides oxygen therapy as ordered by physician.
• Completes reports and records of respiratory therapy care.
• Provides patient monitoring services/devices per physician request.
• Offers resuscitative support to hospital areas.
• Protects patient confidentiality and performs other duties as required.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Education

Associate/RT program graduate

Job description

Women & Infants Hospital in Providence, RI is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver various therapeutic modalities under medical direction. You will care for patients with cardiopulmonary needs, including adults and neonates in NICU and other units.

The role requires graduation from an accredited RT program and RI licensure, with strong English proficiency. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, demonstrate leadership in absence of supervision, and ensure accurate documentation of