Respiratory Therapist (Per Diem) — Flexible Shifts

Lifespan; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory care, obtain blood gas specimens, and conduct sleep studies and pulmonary function tests as ordered by a physician. This per diem role requires coordination with physicians and families, with attention to geriatric, adult, and adolescent patient needs.

Responsibilities include operating diagnostic equipment, maintaining records, and participating in emergencies.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in an 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.
• Ability to operate respiratory therapy and diagnostic testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory care per physician orders or protocol.
• Accepts verbal and telephonic orders and enters them into patient charts.
• Operates devices and pulmonary function testing equipment.
• Monitors equipment and maintains parameters.
• Performs chest physiotherapy and bronchopulmonary drainage.
• Instructs patients and families in therapy use.
• Monitors physiologic response and suggests therapy changes.
• Maintains patient charts and logs.
• Tests and maintains equipment; reports needs for repair.
• Performs arterial punctures for blood gas analysis.
• Records and reports results to physicians.
• Assists in sleep studies and pulmonary function tests.
• Orders laboratory supplies.
• Participates in Code Blue emergencies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytic skills

Leadership

Equipment operation

Education

Associates Degree in AMA-approved respiratory therapy program

Tools

Respiratory therapy equipment

Job description

The Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory care, obtain blood gas specimens, and conduct sleep studies and pulmonary function tests as ordered by a physician. This per diem role requires coordination with physicians and families, with attention to geriatric, adult, and adolescent patient needs.

Responsibilities include operating diagnostic equipment, maintaining records, and participating in emergencies.