Night Respiratory Care Practitioner — Ventilation & Therapy

Rhode Island Medical Society; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health in Newport, RI, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to administer and evaluate a wide range of pulmonary therapies, including CPAP/BiPAP, ventilator support and oxygen therapy, per policy and physician orders.

Role emphasizes patient assessment, ABG interpretation, documentation, and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and staff to ensure high-quality care during night shifts.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administer and evaluate respiratory therapies per policy.
• Set up and monitor CPAP, BiPAP and non-invasive ventilation.
• Instruct patients on equipment use and ensure physician orders are followed.
• Monitor ABG results, ventilatory parameters, and respiratory status.
• Document findings and communicate with physicians and staff.

Skills

CPR certification

Clinical assessment

Ventilator management

Education

Associate degree in Cardio-Respiratory Care

Job description

Brown University Health in Newport, RI, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to administer and evaluate a wide range of pulmonary therapies, including CPAP/BiPAP, ventilator support and oxygen therapy, per policy and physician orders.

Role emphasizes patient assessment, ABG interpretation, documentation, and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and staff to ensure high-quality care during night shifts.