Night Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Care Practitioner

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Provides bedside respiratory care to patients as assigned by supervisors and treated on the physician's order for both in-house and out-patients. Working under the direction of the Director of Cardio-pulmonary Services. Performs the duties and tasks of a Respiratory Care practitioner encompassed within the license granted by the state of RI.

Job Description

• Performs basic respiratory care including HHN, IS, CPT, MDI, IPPB, Flutter & EZPAP
• Member of Code Team and MET team
• Familiar with measuring devices: pulse ox, Wrights, blenders, analyzers
• Familiar with CPAP/Bi-PAP setup, maintenance, and administration
• Participates in staff meetings, attends lectures, conferences, and seminars
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment
• Continuously displays a can-do attitude within the department and across departmental lines to contribute to the overall customer service program

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited School of Respiratory Therapy with credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist or credential of a Certified Respiratory Therapist with eighteen months to obtain RRT credential
• Must be registered or registry eligible, certified or certification eligible
• BLS and a current RI license