RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (Gen. Org.); Riyadh; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical facility in Riyadh seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care and serve as a resource for healthcare providers. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy and necessary certifications. The role involves monitoring patients, performing invasive procedures, and providing emergency care during critical situations.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience required for Grade 08, four years for Grade 09.
• Current registration from country of origin and Saudi Commission for Health Specialties necessary.
• Certifications in Advanced Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) required.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory care procedures and monitors patient responses.
• Provides advanced emergency airway care and support during cardiac/respiratory arrest.
• Develops and modifies respiratory care plans for patients with cardiopulmonary diseases.

Skills

Patient Monitoring

Emergency Airway Care

Ventilator Management

Blood Gas Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Summary
Provides respiratory care as assigned. Serves as a resource to healthcare providers in relation to technical and therapeutic aspects of Respiratory Care.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
1. Performs respiratory care procedures (i.e. medical gas therapy, bland/medicated aerosol therapies, Broncho pulmonary hygiene) per established department policy and procedures.
2. Monitors patient responses and modifies therapies based on clinical/physiologic assessments and consultation with physicians.
3. Reads and evaluates physician s orders. Applies mechanical ventilator support of patients and monitors patient s response.
4. Modifies ventilator management to meet patient needs, based on clinical assessment, physiologic monitoring, laboratory data and consultation with the physician.
5. Performs invasive and non-invasive physiologic procedures (i.e., blood gas analysis, TCM, EtCO2, etc.) as established policy and procedures indicate.
6. Participates in the development and modification of respiratory care plans and therapeutic goals for patients with cardiopulmonary diseases.
7. Provides direct assistance to the physician and Code Team in cardiac / respiratory arrest situations; with primary responsibilities being patient airway and blood gas analysis. Member of the Rapid Response Team.
8. Provides advanced emergency airway care (i.e. intubation, tracheal suctioning, etc.) according to approved protocols.
9. Provides specialized patient therapy, and monitor, develop treatment plan, manage emergencies for those patients with cardio-respiratory failure and on ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation).
10. Interprets basic EKG tracings and documents clinical assessment
Education
Bachelor s Degree in Respiratory Therapy is required.
Experience Required
Grade 08:
Two (2) years of related experience is required
Grade 09:
• Four (4) years as Respiratory Therapist at KFSH&RC, or (Grade 8) related experience is required is required.
• Average of annual performance appraisal at least (3.5) for the last four (4) years.
• Fifty (50) hours of cumulative continued medical education [CME].
Other Requirements(Certificates)
• 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
• Endotracheal intubation training preferred.

Company Industry

• Medical
• Medical Devices

Department / Functional Area

• Doctor
• Nurse
• Paramedics
• Medical Research

Keywords

• RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

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