Night-Shift Respiratory Care Specialist

Brown-University-Health-1; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner at Newport Hospital to administer and evaluate respiratory therapies across neonatal to adult patients. The shift is night, with 12-hour hours, and involves using CPAP/Bi-Pap, ABG analysis, and close patient monitoring per physician orders.

Candidates must hold RI RCP license (CRT required, RRT preferred), an Associate degree in Cardio-Respiratory Care, and current CPR certification; compensation includes listed pay range and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of respiratory therapies per policy and physician orders.
• Sets up and monitors CPAP, Bi-Pap, and non-invasive ventilation.
• Administers inhaled medications with knowledge of actions and adverse effects.
• Performs ABG analysis and monitors patient status.
• Documents findings and communicates with physicians and care team.
• Mentors staff and participates in training and off-site outreach as needed.

Education

Associate degree in Cardio-Respiratory Care Program

RCP license (Rhode Island)

CRT certification

CPR certification

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner at Newport Hospital to administer and evaluate respiratory therapies across neonatal to adult patients. The shift is night, with 12-hour hours, and involves using CPAP/Bi-Pap, ABG analysis, and close patient monitoring per physician orders.

Candidates must hold RI RCP license (CRT required, RRT preferred), an Associate degree in Cardio-Respiratory Care, and current CPR certification; compensation includes listed pay range and