Respiratory Therapist: Ventilation & Critical Care

Care New England; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England in Warwick, RI is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive respiratory care and support diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for a range of cardiopulmonary diseases.

Responsibilities include administering therapies per physician orders, ventilator management, arterial blood gas collection and interpretation, patient and family education, accurate documentation and safe patient handoffs, and collaboration with the care team.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• NBRC CRT credential is preferred.
• RI Respiratory Care Practitioner license is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy treatments per physician orders, including aerosol therapy and airway clearance.
• Provide ventilator management, monitoring, and weaning as directed.
• Obtain arterial blood from radial artery for blood gas analysis and interpret results.
• Provide patient and family education to support self-care and transitions.
• Record therapy data and patient response in the medical record; ensure safe handoffs.
• Assist with bedside assessment and support patient transport as needed.

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist credential

Rhode Island Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Job description

Care New England in Warwick, RI is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive respiratory care and support diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for a range of cardiopulmonary diseases.

Responsibilities include administering therapies per physician orders, ventilator management, arterial blood gas collection and interpretation, patient and family education, accurate documentation and safe patient handoffs, and collaboration with the care team.