Respiratory Therapy Resident

Kent Hospital • Warwick, RI

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About The Position

In this training position , the Respiratory Therapist Resident will be responsible for assisting the respiratory therapist in providing respiratory care and, while under supervision, assisting with the treatment for a range of cardiopulmonary diseases and disorders. Under the direct supervision of the respiratory therapist, assisting the therapist with providing respiratory therapy according to the physician orders, including aerosol medication delivery, lung expansion and airway clearance modalities. Assist the respiratory therapist with the set up and administration of oxygen using a variety of devices. Clean, set up and perform pre-service testing of respiratory equipment such as ventilators and non-invasive ventilators. Deliver respiratory therapy equipment to therapist as needed. Stock respiratory therapy supplies on nursing units and specialty areas. Deliver oxygen tanks to nursing units and specialty areas. 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, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting 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 himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.

Requirements

• Enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Respiratory Therapy Resident is expected to graduate within 8 months from a Respiratory Therapy program

Responsibilities

• Assisting the respiratory therapist in providing respiratory care
• Assisting with the treatment for a range of cardiopulmonary diseases and disorders
• Assisting the therapist with providing respiratory therapy according to the physician orders, including aerosol medication delivery, lung expansion and airway clearance modalities
• Assist the respiratory therapist with the set up and administration of oxygen using a variety of devices
• Clean, set up and perform pre-service testing of respiratory equipment such as ventilators and non-invasive ventilators
• Deliver respiratory therapy equipment to therapist as needed
• Stock respiratory therapy supplies on nursing units and specialty areas
• Deliver oxygen tanks to nursing units and specialty areas

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed