Respiratory Therapist, Sign On Bonus Eligible

Kent Hospital; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Hospital, part of the Care New England Health System, is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive cardiopulmonary care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role covers ventilator management, arterial blood gas analysis, bedside functional assessments, and patient/family education as part of a coordinated care team.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist credential required; Registered Respiratory Therapist preferred.
• RI Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy treatments per physician orders, including aerosol delivery, lung expansion and airway clearance, and patient education.
• Obtain arterial blood from radial artery for ABG analysis and interpret results to guide treatment.
• Provide ventilator management, including initiation, maintenance, monitoring, and weaning; perform suctioning as needed.
• Provide rapid response assessment and emergency care, including airway management and CPR when necessary.
• Provide bedside pulmonary function assessment and non-invasive monitoring such as pulse oximetry.
• Set up and administer oxygen with various devices; document therapy and patient response.
• Record charges and manage equipment changes and reprocessing; handoff information to oncoming staff.
• Educate patients and families for self-care and care transitions; train staff and students as needed.

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist

RI Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Job description

Job Summary

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

Duties & 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, weaning and discontinuance. 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.
• Provide bedside assessment of pulmonary function as well as other non-invasive physiological monitoring such as pulse oximetry while the patient is resting or while exercising.
• 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.

Requirements

An Associate's 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.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

EEO Statements

• 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.