Respiratory Therapist

Summary:

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessing planning and providing therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care services to patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. The role ensures safe evidence-based and patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with clinical standards and regulatory guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Care & Clinical Responsibilities:
• Assess treat and monitor patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Administer oxygen therapy aerosolized medications and mechanical ventilation support as prescribed.
• Conduct pulmonary function tests and other diagnostic procedures.
• Monitor and evaluate patient response to therapy adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
• Provide emergency respiratory support including airway management and resuscitation assistance.
• Educate patients and caregivers on respiratory care techniques home oxygen use and equipment maintenance.
• Homecare & Equipment Management (if applicable):
• Set up calibrate and maintain respiratory equipment (e.g. ventilators CPAP/BiPAP machines oxygen concentrators).
• Ensure all equipment is properly sanitized maintained and compliant with infection control standards.
• Conduct home visits to assess patient condition compliance and safety of home environment for respiratory therapy.
• Documentation & Compliance:
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records treatment logs and reports.
• Ensure adherence to DOH/HAAD/MOH guidelines and internal clinical protocols.
• Participate in audits incident reporting and quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaboration & Education:
• Work closely with physicians nurses and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated patient care.
• Provide clinical input in developing patient care plans and protocols.
• Assist in training nursing and support staff on respiratory equipment and procedures.

Qualifications :

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Respiratory Therapy (recognized institution).
• Valid DOH/MOH/DHA license or eligibility as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Minimum 24 years of clinical experience in respiratory therapy preferably in a hospital or homecare setting.
• Strong knowledge of respiratory equipment therapies and clinical best practices.
• Excellent patient assessment and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple patient cases.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time