Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

KFSHRC; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

KFSHRC in Riyadh is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care per department policy, participate in rapid response events, and manage complex airway and ventilator needs for cardiopulmonary patients.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Respiratory Therapy, national SCHS registration, and relevant certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP). Experience with ECMO and advanced monitoring is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Current Registration from country of origin and Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCHS) is required.
• Respiratory Therapy Registry (RRT) from NBRC or CSRT is required for North American graduates.
• Advanced Life Support Course (ACLS) certification is required for staff covering ADULT patients.
• Paediatric Life Support Course (PALS) certification is required for staff covering NEO/PED patients.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification is required for staff covering NEO/PED patients.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory care procedures including medical gas therapy and aerosol therapies.
• Monitors patient responses and adjusts therapies based on assessments.
• Reads physician orders and manages mechanical ventilator support and monitoring.
• Modifies ventilator management to meet patient needs based on clinical data.
• Performs invasive and non-invasive physiologic procedures as per policy.
• Develops and modifies respiratory care plans and goals for cardiopulmonary patients.
• Assists physicians and Code Team in emergency situations; member of the Rapid Response Team.
• Provides advanced emergency airway care per protocols.
• Manages care for patients on ECMO and interprets basic EKGs.

Skills

Respiratory care

Ventilator management

Emergency airway care

EKG interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

ECMO equipment

Ventilator systems

Job description

KFSHRC in Riyadh is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care per department policy, participate in rapid response events, and manage complex airway and ventilator needs for cardiopulmonary patients.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Respiratory Therapy, national SCHS registration, and relevant certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP). Experience with ECMO and advanced monitoring is valued.