Respiratory Therapist — Ventilator & Critical Care Pro

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

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.