Respiratory Therapist

SUMMARY: Administer and evaluate a wide variety of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of primary pulmonary disease and other medical problems that may affect a patient’s pulmonary status. Perform other related duties as required. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs according to the Respiratory Services Policy & Procedures Manual (204-211) a variety of therapeutic procedures, including: Intermittent positive pressure breathing Chest physiotherapy Postural drainage Nebulizererosol therapy Incentive Spirometry Breathing exercises Tracheal irrigation and aspiration Administers all inhalant medications with a scientific understanding of actions, expected responses, and adverse reactions to include: Bronchodilators Mucolytics Antibiotics Wetting agents Steriods Chromalin drugs Anti-fungal agents Sets-up and performs CPAP, Bi-Pap and non-invasive ventilation. Provides and monitors continuous oxygen and humification therapy. Initiates, monitors, and provides respiratory care to all patients dependent on mechanical ventilation for life support (P&P Manual, Section 301-310). Demonstrates knowledge of all ventilator modes. Nebulizes fluids, irrigates airway, and performs deep tracheal suction and cuff care as needed. Monitors oxygen concentration, ventilatory volumes, muscular strength, humification, ventilating pressures, sputum collection and characteristics, breath sounds, and changes in respiratory/pulmonary condition and ability. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Qualifications: Rhode Island Respiratory Care Practitioner license (RCP), CRT required, RRT preferred. Associate degree from Cardio-Respiratory Care Program. Current CPR certification. Pay Range: $33.53-$55.31 Location: Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840 Work Type: PT nights 6:15pm -6:45 am every other weekend, HT Work Shift: Night Daily Hours: 8 hours Driving Required: No

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