Respiratory Therapist-Sign On Bonus Eligible

Job Summary

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, 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• An Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy and NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist credential is required, Registered Respiratory Therapist credential preferred.
• R.I. 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.