Respiratory Therapist - Ventilation & Care Specialist

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

Job summary

Brown University Health in Newport, RI seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to administer and evaluate diagnostic procedures and therapies for pulmonary conditions. You will work within the Respiratory Care Services team to support patient care, training staff, and ensuring adherence to physician orders.

Responsibilities include non-invasive ventilation setup, ABG analysis, patient assessment, and clear documentation. Night shifts with 12-hour hours are typical in this role at Newport Hospital.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory therapies and assesses patient response.
• Sets up and monitors CPAP, BiPAP and non-invasive ventilation.
• Performs arterial blood gases (ABG) analysis when authorized.
• Documents findings and communicates with physicians and staff.
• Provides orientation and training to staff and students as needed.

Skills

RCP license

CRT

RRT

CPR certification

Associate degree in Cardio-Resp Care

Education

Associate degree in Cardio-Respiratory Care

Job description

Brown University Health in Newport, RI seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to administer and evaluate diagnostic procedures and therapies for pulmonary conditions. You will work within the Respiratory Care Services team to support patient care, training staff, and ensuring adherence to physician orders.

Responsibilities include non-invasive ventilation setup, ABG analysis, patient assessment, and clear documentation. Night shifts with 12-hour hours are typical in this role at Newport Hospital.