Respiratory Therapist

St. Camillus Medical Center; Pasig; On-site; PHP 250,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Camillus Medical Center in the Philippines is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, assess patients, perform treatments, operate equipment, and collaborate with physicians to ensure safe patient care.

You will monitor ventilators and oxygen delivery, administer oxygen therapy, assist with airway management, and support emergencies. A bachelor’s degree and valid licensure are required; hospital experience is preferred, with willingness to work shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent qualification.
• Must possess the appropriate professional license/registration to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the Philippines.
• Preferably hospital experience.
• Knowledgeable in respiratory care procedures, oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, airway management, and emergency respiratory care.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' respiratory status and identify care needs.
• Perform respiratory therapy procedures and treatments as ordered by physicians.
• Administer prescribed oxygen therapy and monitor patient response.
• Assist with mechanical ventilation management and monitoring.
• Operate and monitor ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, nebulizers, suction machines, and other respiratory equipment.
• Perform nebulization and other prescribed respiratory treatments.
• Assist with airway management and respiratory emergencies.
• Monitor patients on ventilatory and oxygen support and report changes.
• Perform or assist with pulmonary function testing and related procedures.
• Collect respiratory specimens and handle transport.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Shift work

Emergency respiratory care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Licensure/Registration in the Philippines

Job description

About the role

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing respiratory care to patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary conditions. The position involves assessing patients, performing respiratory treatments and procedures, operating respiratory care equipment, monitoring patient responses, and collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective patient care.

Key responsibilities

• Assess patients' respiratory status and identify respiratory care needs

• Perform respiratory therapy procedures and treatments as ordered by physicians

• Administer prescribed oxygen therapy and monitor the patient's response

• Assist with the management and monitoring of mechanical ventilation

• Operate and monitor ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, nebulizers, suction machines, and other respiratory equipment

• Perform nebulization and other prescribed respiratory treatments

• Assist with airway management and provide appropriate respiratory support during emergencies

• Monitor patients receiving ventilatory and oxygen support and promptly report changes in condition

• Perform or assist with pulmonary function testing and other respiratory diagnostic procedures, as applicable

• Collect respiratory specimens as ordered and follow appropriate procedures for handling and transport

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent recognized qualification

• Must possess the appropriate professional license/registration required to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the Philippines

• Preferably with relevant hospital experience

• Knowledgeable in respiratory care procedures, oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, airway management, and emergency respiratory care

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively under pressure

• Able to work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals

• Willing to work on shifting schedules, including weekends and holidays, as required