Respiratory Therapist

Saifee Hospital; Mumbai; On-site; INR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Saifee Hospital in Mumbai is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to assess patients with breathing distress, perform pulmonary tests, and determine oxygen needs. You will evaluate conditions such as asthma, COPD, pneumonia, or trauma and plan appropriate interventions.

The role includes delivering aerosolized medications, chest physiotherapy, and oxygen therapy, managing ventilators, and responding to emergencies with CPR.

Responsibilities

• Patient assessment for breathing distress including history and exam.
• Conduct tests like pulmonary function and blood gas analysis.
• Provide therapies: aerosol meds, chest physiotherapy, oxygen.
• Set up and monitor mechanical ventilation and artificial airways.
• Respond to emergencies with CPR and trauma interventions.
• Educate patients on inhalers, nebulizers and home oxygen.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment: Interview and evaluate patients experiencing breathing distress due to conditions like asthma, COPD, pneumonia, or trauma. [1]
• Diagnostic Testing: Perform tests such as pulmonary function evaluations and analyze blood gas levels to determine lung capacity and oxygen saturation. [1]
• Therapy Administration: Provide aerosol medications, chest physiotherapy, and supplemental oxygen therapy to clear airways and improve lung function. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
• Life Support Management: Set up, maintain, and monitor mechanical ventilators and artificial airways for patients in critical condition or intensive care. [1, 2]
• Emergency Response: Provide immediate, life-saving aid during medical emergencies, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and trauma interventions. [1, 2, 3]
• Patient Education: Instruct patients on how to properly manage chronic respiratory diseases at home, including the use of inhalers, nebulizers, and home oxygen equipment