Pediatric Respiratory Therapist Diagnostics & Critical Care

American Hospital Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

American Hospital Dubai is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide comprehensive respiratory care, perform basic diagnostic tests, and support neonatal, paediatric, and adult patients. You will follow clinical policies, report critical findings promptly, and participate in safety and quality initiatives within the Cardiopulmonary department.

The role requires BBLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP credentials where applicable, with a minimum of two years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or equivalent in Respiratory Therapy or Nursing with related credentials.
• BLS and ACLS certification; PALS preferred; NRP preferred.
• Experience in respiratory care and basic PSG; neonatal/paediatric exposure preferred.
• Minimum two years clinical experience in respiratory care.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe respiratory care and basic diagnostic tests per policy.
• Respond to emergencies and assist with BLS/ACLS/NRP as required.
• Document procedures and results in EMR per policy.
• Operate and troubleshoot respiratory equipment and systems.
• Perform Pulmonary Function Testing and Polysomnography studies as indicated.
• Participate in quality improvement and daily safety checks.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Respiratory care

PFT basics

PSG basics

Education

Bachelor degree in Respiratory Therapy

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Nursing degree + Postgraduate in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

PFT machine

Polysomnography system

Blood Gas Analyzer

Cardiac Monitor

Ventilators

Job description

American Hospital Dubai is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide comprehensive respiratory care, perform basic diagnostic tests, and support neonatal, paediatric, and adult patients. You will follow clinical policies, report critical findings promptly, and participate in safety and quality initiatives within the Cardiopulmonary department.

The role requires BBLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP credentials where applicable, with a minimum of two years of related experience.