Respiratory Care Specialist - Ventilation (Night)

Brown & Brown UK; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health in Newport, Rhode Island, seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to administer and evaluate respiratory therapies for a broad patient population, including neonatal and adult cases. The role involves evaluating pulmonary status, following policy, and collaborating with physicians and staff.

Responsibilities span ventilator management, ABG analysis, chest physiotherapy, bronchodilator therapy, and patient education.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of therapeutic procedures per policy and procedures.
• Administers inhaled medications and monitors responses.
• Sets up and manages CPAP, Bi-Pap, and ventilation.
• Monitors oxygenation, ventilatory parameters, and ABG results.
• Documents findings and communicates with physicians.
• Assists with emergencies and prepares reports.

Education

Associate degree in Cardio-Respiratory Care

RCP License (Rhode Island)

CPR Certification

Job description

Brown University Health in Newport, Rhode Island, seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to administer and evaluate respiratory therapies for a broad patient population, including neonatal and adult cases. The role involves evaluating pulmonary status, following policy, and collaborating with physicians and staff.

Responsibilities span ventilator management, ABG analysis, chest physiotherapy, bronchodilator therapy, and patient education.