Respiratory Therapist

Ghobash Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghobash Group seeks a Respiratory Therapist to assess and plan respiratory care for patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. You will provide therapeutic and diagnostic services, ensuring safe evidence-based care in line with standards.

The role involves delivering oxygen therapy, ventilatory support, and homecare equipment management where applicable, while educating patients and caregivers and maintaining accurate records. UAE license and hospital/homecare experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Respiratory Therapy.
• Valid DOH/MOH/DHA license or eligibility as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Minimum 24 years of clinical experience in respiratory therapy.
• 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Independent work

Multi-patient management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Respiratory equipment knowledge

Job description

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