Respiratory Care Practitioner

Company: Lifespan
Location: Providence
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

*Respiratory Care Practitioner**Lifespan**Providence, Rhode Island*As Rhode Islands largest health system and private employer, Lifespan is dedicated to improving the health of the people within our communities. We are seeking a full-time *Respiratory Care Practitioner *to join our team at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, RI. In this role you will perform clinical patient care assessments, initiate and modify respiratory care procedures and provide therapy to neonatal, pediatric and adult patient populations. *This is a night-shift position.**Responsibilities:** Evaluate, assess and perform prescribed clinical procedures and therapy* Analyze and evaluate patient data to determine the appropriate therapy or intervention, and offer recommendations for patient care to the medical staff* Inspect and maintain respiratory care equipment* Provide instruction and in-service education for students, new employees, patients and families* Effectively provide service to the Code Response Team and Rapid Response Team as needed* Record all pertinent patient information and ensure confidentiality*Qualifications:** Associate degree in an AMA-approved respiratory therapy program* Registered as a respiratory therapist through the National Board of Respiratory Care* Respiratory Care Practitioner License from the State of Rhode Island* BLS certification* Demonstrated knowledge of respiratory care functions, procedures and equipment* 1 year of experience as a respiratory care practitioner preferred*Working at Lifespan*At Lifespan, we utilize a multidisciplinary team approach to medicine and provide the right blend of autonomy and collaboration. If you share our passion for providing the very best care in a supportive professional setting, join one of the nations Top 100 health systems. Consistently awarded Magnet status in nursing care, Lifespan is committed to clinical excellence and devoted to our mission of delivering health with care.Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual preference or orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA FedJob Type: Full-timePay: $26.76 - $32.23 per hourBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Retirement plan* Vision insuranceShift:* Night shiftWork Location: In personby Jobble

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