Respiratory Therapy job in Coventry RI

Summary:Ref #: C-RT-Profession: Respiratory Therapist (RT)Job Type: Full-timeLocation: Coventry, RIStart Date: ASAPSchedule:, 08:00 AM-04:30 PMRequirements:Must have extensive knowledge of respiratory therapy, gained through completing an NBRC-approved and accredited program, plus one year of clinical experience under medical supervision.Must hold current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification and state licensure for a Respiratory Care Practitioner.Responsibilities:Initiates, monitors, and maintains life support systems for skilled nursing facility residents.Performs airway care and maintenance.Manages artificial ventilator status per protocol.Maintains and troubleshoots mechanical ventilators.Participates in CPR procedures, including bag ventilation and chest compressions.Initiates, monitors, and documents various respiratory care modalities.Assesses residents' cardiopulmonary status using physical exams, history, lab results, chest radiology, pulmonary function tests, and professional judgment to create a respiratory care plan per physician's order.Performs various tasks prior to treating a resident as follows:Verify physician's orders for completeness.Ensure orders include diagnosis, ICD-10 code, therapy type and duration, medication type and dosage, FIO2, and frequency.Review resident's chart for history and precautions.Chart pulse, respiration, breath sounds, and general appearance.Notify supervisor of new starts and discontinued residents.Administers respiratory care:Dispenses medication and adjusts devices for optimal therapy.Uses equipment like masks, mouthpieces, and Trach for resident comfort.Regulates equipment flow and pressure.Monitors and charts respiratory rate, pulse, breath sounds, medication reaction, and therapy difficulties.Communicates pertinent information to the resident's nurse and ensures accurate charting.Inspects, tests, cleans, reassembles, and maintains equipment. Keeps adequate supplies and handles administrative duties and proper disposal of equipment.Assists in emergency CPR as part of the emergency team; must be CPR certified.Administers and documents therapy modalities per departmental procedure and physician orders, including:Intermittent positive pressure breathing.Handheld nebulizer.Chest physical therapy (percussion, vibration, breathing and cough retraining, deep tracheal suctioning, incentive spirometry, sputum induction).Recognizes and addresses adverse reactions to therapy.Documents all resident care services in the medical record.Accepts and transcribes verbal orders for respiratory care.Sets up, maintains, and logs oxygen and respiratory supplies and equipment.Instructs residents and families on respiratory procedures to ensure cooperation and effective treatment, aiming for maximum rehabilitation.Attends educational programs and reads professional journals to maintain and enhance skills.Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and conferences to plan and evaluate resident care.Participates in quality assurance data collection.Ensures effective rehab service delivery, adherence to care plans, schedules, and timely documentation.Troubleshoots and maintains diagnostic equipment, ensuring accuracy through quality control and preventive maintenance.Other duties assigned by Management

Created: 2026-03-01