ICU Respiratory Therapist — Critical Care Expert

Tan Tock Seng Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tan Tock Seng Hospital in Singapore is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide basic and advanced respiratory care to patients with cardio-pulmonary disorders. You will plan, implement and evaluate diagnostic and therapeutic services across the ICU and wards.

Key duties include ventilator management, CPR support, assisting intubation, ABG sampling and bronchoscopy assistance. You will educate staff and students, maintain RT equipment and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Patient-focused with a genuine desire to make a difference.
• Sound clinical knowledge, critical thinking and decision making in patient care.
• Can-do attitude and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Prefer with 3 years ICU experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic and advanced respiratory care to patients with cardio-pulmonary deficiencies.
• Plan, implement and evaluate diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care services across ICU and ward settings.
• Support emergency services and ICU procedures, including ventilator management.
• Assist CPR, endotracheal intubation, arterial blood gas sampling, and bronchoscopy procedures as needed.
• Participate in ward rounds with the medical team to review respiratory therapy plans.
• Educate healthcare team, students and patients; provide guidance and training as required.
• Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory therapy equipment; contribute to QA improvements.
• Mentor trainees and contribute to continuous quality improvement within the department.

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Patient-focused

Clinical knowledge

Critical thinking

Decision making

Can-do attitude

Thrives in fast-paced environment

Education

Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Tan Tock Seng Hospital in Singapore is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide basic and advanced respiratory care to patients with cardio-pulmonary disorders. You will plan, implement and evaluate diagnostic and therapeutic services across the ICU and wards.

Key duties include ventilator management, CPR support, assisting intubation, ABG sampling and bronchoscopy assistance. You will educate staff and students, maintain RT equipment and participate in quality improvement initiatives.