Registered Respiratory Therapist in Woonsocket, RI

Deliver critical care expertise as a Respiratory Therapist within a leading healthcare environment, providing vital support across pediatric and adult units. This contract role spans 13 weeks and is ideal for professionals eager to work in high-acuity areas and expand their experience in a teaching hospital setting.

Schedule:

• 3 x 12-hour night shifts per week
• Specific days to be determined during interview

Key Qualifications:

• Valid and current Rhode Island Respiratory Therapist license required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials essential
• BLS certification required; ACLS and PALS certifications preferred
• Demonstrated experience with pediatric patients, especially in Pediatric ED and PICU
• Experience in adult and pediatric Level I trauma environments highly desirable
• Prior work in ICU and with teaching hospitals strongly preferred
• Comfortable collaborating in multidisciplinary teams and adapting to dynamic patient needs

Primary Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive respiratory therapy to pediatric and adult populations, including trauma and critical care cases
• Participate actively in care delivered in both Pediatric and Adult Level I trauma settings
• Monitor patients’ responses and progress, adjusting therapies as needed
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Support the institution’s educational mission through cooperation with medical trainees and students

Additional Perks:

• Scrubs in any color permitted as dress code
• No parking fees; night shift staff may park in the main lot without shuttle service

This opportunity offers meaningful patient interaction while working in a collaborative, respected healthcare teaching environment. Take the next step in your respiratory therapy career by applying today—your vital skills can make a difference in both pediatric and adult patient care.

Compensation for this position ranges from $23.44 to $50.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.