Respiratory Care Practitioner: Sleep Studies & PFTs

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist to administer care, collect blood gases, and perform sleep studies in the Respiratory Care Department at The Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI. The role emphasizes patient-centered care for geriatric, adult, and adolescent populations and requires adherence to hospital policies and safety standards.

Responsibilities include performing procedures, calibrating equipment, and coordinating with physicians on test orders and results.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in AMA-approved respiratory therapy program.
• Licensed by the State of Rhode Island as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Interpersonal skills to instruct and calm patients.
• Analytic skills to interpret blood gas reports and synthesize data.
• Leadership ability to establish priorities and supervise when assigned charge responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory care per physician orders or protocol.
• Enters verbal/telephone orders into patient charts.
• Sets up and operates respiratory therapy devices and pulmonary testing equipment.
• Monitors parameters and physiologic responses to therapy.
• Performs arterial blood gas sampling and analysis.
• Maintains patient charts and equipment; ensures safety and infection control.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytic skills

Leadership ability

Equipment operation

Education

Associates degree in respiratory therapy

Tools

Blood gas instrumentation

Pulmonary function testing equipment

Aerosol generators

Job description

Brown University Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist to administer care, collect blood gases, and perform sleep studies in the Respiratory Care Department at The Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI. The role emphasizes patient-centered care for geriatric, adult, and adolescent populations and requires adherence to hospital policies and safety standards.

Responsibilities include performing procedures, calibrating equipment, and coordinating with physicians on test orders and results.