Therapist I - Respiratory

Sidra Medicine; Doha; On-site; QAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidra Medicine in Doha is seeking a Respiratory Therapist I to support pediatric and neonatal patients. You will use respiratory care techniques, assess conditions, and administer therapies to promote optimal outcomes.

The role emphasizes education for patients, families, and the public, and participation in training and supervising junior colleagues within the department.

Qualifications

• Novice knowledge of pediatric and/or neonatal cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology.
• Novice clinical acumen in the use of respiratory therapy devices and techniques for pediatric and/or neonatal patients.
• Ability to participate in education of the patient, family and the public.
• Ability to supervise and teach junior staff within the department.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and participate in disease identification and evaluation.
• Administer clinical therapies, interventional and diagnostic respiratory care.
• Educate patients, families and the public about respiratory care.
• Assist in supervision and teaching of junior staff within the department.

Skills

Novice knowledge of pediatric/neonatal

Novice device usage

Tools

Respiratory therapy devices

Job description

Job description

The Therapist I - Respiratory possesses novice knowledge of Pediatric and/or Neonatal cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology. S/he has novice knowledge and clinical acumen in the use of all medical devices and techniques used in respiratory therapy for the Pediatric and/or Neonatal patient population. S/he demonstrates professional skills relevant to patient assessment, disease identification and evaluation, and administration of clinical therapeutic, interventional, and diagnostic care. S/he demonstrates the knowledge and skills to participate in the education of the patient, family and the public. The Respiratory Therapist I is responsible for ensuring that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard. The Respiratory Therapist I participates in the supervision and teaching of more junior and new members of staff within the department.

Sidra Medicine a healthy population is essential to a strong, prosperous society, and throughout 2020, Sidra continued to provide uninterrupted comprehensive specialist healthcare services for children and young people; and exceptional maternity, gynecology, and reproductive medical services for women, previously unavailable in Qatar and the region.” – H.H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation Sidra Medicine represents the vision of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser who serves as its Chairperson. This high-tech facility is home to world-class patient care, scientific expertise, and educational resources.