Brown University Health
Respiratory Therapist
Newport Hospital · Full-time · Posted Sep 17, 2026
- Education
- Associate degree from Cardio-Respiratory Care Program
About the job
Administers and evaluates respiratory therapies and diagnostic procedures to support the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and related medical problems.
What you'll do
- Provides respiratory treatments, medications, oxygen therapy, and invasive or non-invasive mechanical ventilation; monitors patients and equipment.
- Performs respiratory assessments and diagnostic procedures, interprets results, documents care, and communicates patient status to physicians and colleagues.
- Responds to respiratory emergencies, instructs patients, and supports staff and student training.
What they ask for
- Rhode Island Respiratory Care Practitioner license (RCP)
- CRT certification
- Associate degree from Cardio-Respiratory Care Program
- Current CPR certification
Nice to have
- RRT
Pay
$34.20-$56.42 (base salary)
Tools
CPAP, Bi-Pap, ABGs, PFTs, EKGs, Oximetry
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