Night Respiratory Care Practitioner: Ventilation & Therapy Expert

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

Job summary

Brown University Health at Newport Hospital is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to administer and evaluate a wide range of pulmonary therapies and support patient care across disciplines. You will follow policy guidelines, monitor patient status, document findings, and communicate with physicians to optimize outcomes.

Requirements include Rhode Island Respiratory Care Practitioner license (RCP), CRT; RRT preferred, an associate degree in cardio-respiratory care, and current CPR.

Qualifications

• Rhode Island Respiratory Care Practitioner license (RCP) with CRT required.
• Associate degree from Cardio-Respiratory Care program.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Administer and evaluate therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for pulmonary patients.
• Set up and monitor CPAP, BiPAP, and non-invasive ventilation; manage oxygen therapy.
• Monitor arterial blood gases and ventilatory parameters; document findings.
• Transcribe physician orders and coordinate with care teams daily.
• Ensure safety and quality control of respiratory equipment and procedures.

Skills

RCP license

CRT

RRT preferred

CPR

Education

Associate degree in Cardio-Respiratory Care

Job description

Brown University Health at Newport Hospital is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to administer and evaluate a wide range of pulmonary therapies and support patient care across disciplines. You will follow policy guidelines, monitor patient status, document findings, and communicate with physicians to optimize outcomes.

Requirements include Rhode Island Respiratory Care Practitioner license (RCP), CRT; RRT preferred, an associate degree in cardio-respiratory care, and current CPR.