Respiratory Therapist Sign on Bonus Eligible

Primary Function 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 and liberation 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 Set up and administer oxygen using a variety of devices Perform charges record keeping and equipment changes and reprocessing as required Record pertinent information in the patients 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 Performs all other related duties as assigned Job Qualifications and Specifications An Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy and NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist credential is required Registered Respiratory Therapist credential preferred RI Respiratory Care Practitioner license is required A minimum of six months job related experience or equivalent is preferred Care New England Health System CNE and its member institutionsButler Hospital Women & Infants Hospital Kent Hospital VNA of Care New England Integra The Providence Center and Care New England Medical Group and our Wellness Centerare trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research attracting the nations top specialty trained doctors and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health Americans with Disability Act Statement External and internal applicants as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis EEOC Statement Care New England is an equal opportunity employer All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status Ethics Statement Employee conducts himselfherself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including but not limited to hospital policy mission vision and values