Senior Respiratory Therapist

Ben Khan; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 262,000 - 338,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join their large Respiratory Care department. Applicants must hold a relevant degree and have substantial experience in the field. This role includes numerous benefits such as tax-free income and accommodations provided. The department ensures comprehensive patient care in critical areas and employs modern techniques for respiratory care, making it a vital team in the healthcare provision in Riyadh.

Benefits

Tax-Free income

Married-Status contract

Accommodations provided

Relocation Allowance

Free flights home

Generous vacations (54 days)

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of full-time experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Current RRT registration with the National Board of Respiratory Care or equivalent.
• Experience in mid- to large acute-care hospitals.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Patient Care

Ventilation Proficiency

Diagnostic Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Diploma in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Job Benefits

• Tax-Free income
• Married-Status contract
• Accommodations provided
• Relocation Allowance
• Free flights home
• Generous vacations (54 days)

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree, or diploma in Respiratory Therapy. This certification must be from a minimum 2-year program in respiratory therapy, and
• RRT registered with the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) in USA, or the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT), or equivalent, and
• Minimum of 3 years of current, full-time experience as a RRT with bachelor's degree, or 5 years of experience with Associate's degree working in a mid- to large acute-care hospital in the North America, Western Europe, or Australia / New Zealand.

Department Information

The Respiratory Care Services Department at our client hospital is the largest full-service Respiratory Care department existing outside of the North American arena, with over 150 staff, including some 70+ Therapists, 25+ Technicians, and teams dedicated to our Blood Gas Labs, the PFT Labs, Home Services and Management.

The department is an essential and active participant in the provision of patient care in all areas, including the Centre for Children's Cancer & Research, a sister facility outside of Riyadh. We provide conventional, high frequency, and non-invasive ventilation, and inhaled nitric oxide and surfactant administration, in addition to conventional Oxygen and Aerosol therapies, Blood Gas sampling & analysis, and Chest Physiotherapy.

Our professional staff, representing Canada, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, the United States and Yemen, are a respected part of the health care team at the Hospital.

Respiratory Care Services provides a 24-hour a day, 7-day a week service in Emergency, Critical Care and General Ward areas. Diagnostic Services follow a clinic-related schedule to offer the best in Pulmonary Function Testing to both Inpatient and Outpatient populations. Our Service utilizes an array of modern equipment to provide Therapeutic and Diagnostic Services based on current, scientific practices.

Statistics Mechanical Ventilation Hours 292,922

Therapeutic Procedures 132,937

Continuous Oxygen Hours 500,952

Pulmonary Function Tests 3,072

Blood Gas Analysis 101,124

Respiratory Consult Clinic Visits 1,284