Respiratory Care Specialist — Sleep & Pulmonary Lab

TMH The Miriam Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

The Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI is seeking a per diem Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory care, perform pulmonary function tests, and assist with sleep studies under physician orders. Licensed in Rhode Island and with an Associate degree in respiratory therapy, you will join a team dedicated to patient-centered care across geriatric and adult populations.

The role requires proficiency with blood gas analysis, bedside testing, and equipment maintenance, with flexible shifts and

Qualifications

• Associates degree in AMA-approved respiratory therapy program.
• Ability to obtain Rhode Island license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills; leadership and instruction abilities.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory care per physician orders or protocols.
• Enters verbal/telephone orders into patient charts.
• Sets up and operates respiratory devices and PFT equipment.
• Monitors patient responses and adjusts therapy as needed.
• Maintains patient charts and equipment; performs maintenance as required.
• Cleans and checks equipment; participates in sleep studies and pulmonary function testing.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytic skills

Leadership ability

Equipment operation

Education

Associates Degree in AMA-approved respiratory therapy program

Job description

The Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI is seeking a per diem Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory care, perform pulmonary function tests, and assist with sleep studies under physician orders. Licensed in Rhode Island and with an Associate degree in respiratory therapy, you will join a team dedicated to patient-centered care across geriatric and adult populations.

The role requires proficiency with blood gas analysis, bedside testing, and equipment maintenance, with flexible shifts and