Respiratory Therapist (Pediatric)
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Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist with a strong background in pediatric care to join a leading government-owned childrens hospital in Dubai. The ideal candidate will deliver high-quality respiratory therapy services in both acute and long-term care settings partnering closely with a multidisciplinary pediatric team to improve patient outcomes and support family-centred care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess plan implement and evaluate respiratory therapy treatment and care plans for pediatric patients.
- Provide comprehensive respiratory services including but not limited to: mechanical ventilation (invasive and non-invasive) oxygen therapy aerosolized medication delivery chest physiotherapy airway management and secretion clearance.
- Perform diagnostic procedures such as arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis pulmonary function testing and other respiratory assessments when required.
- Monitor and titrate ventilator settings respond to alarms and adjust therapy based on patient response.
- Assist in emergency situations (e.g. respiratory arrest) and support code teams with advanced airway management.
- Provide respiratory rehabilitation services for children who require long-term respiratory support (e.g. chronic lung disease tracheostomy care).
- Educate patients families and caregivers on respiratory disease management equipment use home ventilation and safety.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments interventions response to therapy and discharge or handover plans.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians nurses physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals to develop and revise patient care plans.
- Ensure all respiratory therapy equipment is maintained calibrated and safe for clinical use; raise concerns about maintenance or supply needs.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives departmental protocols and continuous education (for staff and families).
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Respiratory Therapy (or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
- Valid professional license (or eligibility) to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the UAE; relevant health authority licensure (e.g. DHA DOH) strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience specifically in pediatric respiratory care (e.g. neonatal/paediatric ICU long-term pediatric respiratory units).
- Demonstrated experience in a long-term care respiratory role: managing chronic respiratory conditions home ventilation tracheostomy or rehabilitation is required.
- Certification in life support: BLS (Basic Life Support) ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) and preferably PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support).
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