Respiratory Therapist - RWMC

Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc.; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at an established healthcare provider where you will play a crucial role in patient care as a Respiratory Therapist. This position involves evaluating, administering, and monitoring a range of respiratory care procedures for patients of all ages with diverse cardio-pulmonary conditions. You will work in a clean, well-ventilated environment, and while the job may expose you to challenging conditions, your contributions will be vital in enhancing the quality of healthcare in the community. If you are passionate about respiratory care and eager to advance your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of an AMA accredited Associates Degree Program in Respiratory Care.
• Must have a current license in Rhode Island and be nationally certified.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and administers respiratory care procedures to patients.
• Monitors therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for various disorders.

Skills

Therapeutic respiratory care

Diagnostic respiratory procedures

Patient monitoring

Knowledge of cardio-pulmonary disorders

Education

High School education or equivalent

AMA accredited Associates Degree Program in Respiratory Care

Tools

Respiratory care equipment

Job description

Prospect CharterCARE Roger Williams Medical Center, LLC

Position: 7720-Respiratory Therapy

Type: Full Time regular (64-80 hrs)

Hours/Pay Period: 72

Shift: 7p-7a

Summary: Evaluates, administers, and monitors a wide variety of therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care procedures to patients of all ages with various cardio-pulmonary disorders in all areas of the medical center.

Education: Completion of a High School education or equivalent. Graduate of an AMA accredited Associates Degree Program in Respiratory Care or the equivalent. Must have a current license in the state of RI and must be nationally Certified or certification eligible, and hold a valid license from the State of Rhode Island.

Licensure: Current Respiratory Therapist license in the State of Rhode Island and must be nationally certified or certification eligible.

Experience: Prior experience preferred. Will train new graduates of an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program, but employee will be required to pass boards and obtain State of Rhode Island license.

Working Conditions: Works in a clean, well-ventilated area. Will be exposed daily to disagreeable odors, sights, bodily wastes, and contaminated equipment. May be exposed to infectious diseases and/or bodily harm from combative patients. Required to carry, push, and pull equipment and gas cylinders weighing between 50 – 150 lbs. to and from patient care areas. Must follow all safety regulations, Infection Control policies, and Universal precautions. Regular staff will be required to work the hours hired for including every other weekend and holiday. Per Diem staff is required to work four (4) shifts per six-week schedule as the needs of the department demand.

TOGETHER we are CharterCARE. Putting people first, it's what we do with our patients and our employees. At CharterCARE Health Partners, we believe in, and support our employees, the heart of our organization. Created through the affiliation of Roger Williams Medical Center, Blackstone Valley Surgicare, and St. Joseph Health Services of Rhode Island (Our Lady of Fatima Hospital and St Joseph Health Clinic), CharterCARE was formed to preserve and enhance quality health care for the communities we serve. If you are looking to partner with an organization that is as committed to advancing your career goals as it is to providing superior medical care, we invite you to review our open positions today. We look forward to meeting you.