Respiratory Therapist

Royal Health Group; Abu Dhabi, Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Health Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders, operating respiratory care equipment and collaborating with physicians.

The role involves performing diagnostics, managing ventilators, assisting during procedures, educating patients and families, and maintaining records while adhering to safety and infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Valid professional license/registration as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Eligibility for DOH/MOH licensing requirements in UAE.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
• Preferred candidates who can speak Arabic fluently.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Perform diagnostic tests such as pulmonary function tests, arterial blood gas analysis, and oxygen saturation monitoring.
• Administer oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, nebulization treatments, and chest physiotherapy.
• Manage and monitor mechanical ventilators, CPAP, and BiPAP devices.
• Assist physicians during intubation, bronchoscopy, and other respiratory procedures.
• Monitor patient responses to treatment and modify therapy plans as directed by physicians.
• Respond to emergency situations, including CPR and code blue events.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory diseases, treatment plans, and home respiratory equipment.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in accordance with hospital policies.
• Ensure proper maintenance, cleaning, and calibration of respiratory equipment.
• Adhere to infection control, patient safety, and quality standards.

Skills

Assess patients

Ventilator management

Emergency response

Patient education

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Professional license/registration

BLS certification

Tools

Respiratory equipment

Job description

Full-Time

Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessing, treating, and caring for patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders. The role involves administering respiratory therapies, monitoring patient progress, operating respiratory care equipment, and collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Perform diagnostic tests such as pulmonary function tests, arterial blood gas analysis, and oxygen saturation monitoring.
• Administer oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, nebulization treatments, and chest physiotherapy.
• Manage and monitor mechanical ventilators, CPAP, and BiPAP devices.
• Assist physicians during intubation, bronchoscopy, and other respiratory procedures.
• Monitor patient responses to treatment and modify therapy plans as directed by physicians.
• Respond to emergency situations, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and code blue events.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory diseases, treatment plans, and home respiratory equipment.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in accordance with hospital policies.
• Ensure proper maintenance, cleaning, and calibration of respiratory equipment.
• Adhere to infection control, patient safety, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Valid professional license/registration as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Eligibility for or possession of relevant licensing authority requirements (e.g., DOH, DHA, MOH in UAE).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
• Preferred Candidates who can speak Arabic Fluently

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Experience in ICU, NICU, PICU, Emergency Department, or Critical Care settings is an advantage.