Respiratory Therapist, Sign on Bonus Eligible

Rhode Island Medical Society; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England Health System in Rhode Island seeks a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to deliver cardiopulmonary care, manage ventilators, and participate in rounds and care planning. The role emphasizes patient and family education and teamwork across shifts.

Required qualifications include an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, NBRC CRT credential, and RI license; six months of related experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential required; RRT preferred.
• RI Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.
• 6 months job-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy treatments according to physician orders, including aerosol delivery, lung expansion and airway clearance modalities, and patient education.
• Obtain arterial blood from radial artery for blood gas analysis; interpret results and advise physician.
• Provide ventilator management including initiation, maintenance, monitoring, assessment, and weaning.
• Provide rapid response and emergency care, including airway management, CPR, and oxygenation support.
• Record and report therapy details, medications, and patient responses; ensure safe handoffs to incoming staff.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Patient education

Ventilator management

Arterial blood gas interpretation

CPR

Team communication

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist credential

RI Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Registered Respiratory Therapist credential preferred

Job description

Primary Function

Responsible for providing respiratory care and assisting with the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation for a range of cardiopulmonary diseases and disorders.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy treatments according to physician orders, including aerosol medication delivery, lung expansion and airway clearance modalities, maintenance of natural and artificial airways, care planning, and patient education.


• Obtain arterial blood from radial artery for blood gas analysis. Interpret results and recommend appropriate treatment to physician.


• Provide ventilator management, including initiation, maintenance, monitoring, assessment, input in rounds, and liberation. Perform nasal, oral and pharyngeal suctioning.


• Provide rapid response assessment and emergency care, including airway management, CPR, trauma care, manual and mechanical ventilatory support, and oxygenation support.


• Provide support and monitoring for patient transport within the Hospital and to other hospitals using portable ventilators, manual resuscitators oxygen delivery systems, and monitors.


• Set up and administer oxygen using a variety of devices.


• Perform charges, record keeping, and equipment changes and reprocessing as required.


• Record pertinent information in the patient's medical record regarding therapy provided, medication administered, and patient response.


• Provides pertinent information to oncoming staff to ensure safe patient handoffs.


• Provides patient and family education to assist in self-care and care transitions.


• Trains employees and students in day-to-day procedures. May be responsible for overseeing and prioritizing care in the absence of a supervisor.


• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Specifications

An Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy and NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist credential is required, Registered Respiratory Therapist credential preferred. RI Respiratory Care Practitioner license is required. A minimum of six months job-related experience or equivalent is preferred.

Care New England Health System (CNE)

and its member institutionsButler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Centerare trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nations top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement

Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement

Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.