Neonatal & Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (Contract)

Singapore National Eye Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 47,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

KK Women's and Children's Hospital Pte. Ltd.

in Singapore is seeking a Contract Respiratory Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team delivering comprehensive cardiorespiratory care to premature babies, neonates, pediatrics and adults across wards, ICU, operating theatres and delivery suites. The role includes initiating and titrating invasive and non-invasive respiratory support, performing airway procedures, and supporting education and training of the healthcare team and students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Respiratory Therapist credential from country of training.
• Basic computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, titrate and evaluate patients on invasive mechanical ventilators and non-invasive respiratory support such as CPAP, BIPAP and high flow nasal cannula.
• Perform airway and respiratory care procedures such as blood gas sampling, suctioning, assisting with bronchoscopy, intubation, extubation, surfactant administration etc.
• Assist with intra-hospital and inter-hospital transport of patients on mechanical ventilation.
• Formulate respiratory care plans and/or change in therapy based on patient assessment.
• Participate in ward rounds and patient care plans discussion.
• Routine maintenance and/or calibration of respiratory equipment.
• Check, maintain and manage respiratory inventory stock.
• Provision of interprofessional education as well as training and guidance to members of the healthcare team and students.
• Participation and contribution towards quality improvement and research projects.

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

KK Women's and Children's Hospital Pte. Ltd.

in Singapore is seeking a Contract Respiratory Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team delivering comprehensive cardiorespiratory care to premature babies, neonates, pediatrics and adults across wards, ICU, operating theatres and delivery suites. The role includes initiating and titrating invasive and non-invasive respiratory support, performing airway procedures, and supporting education and training of the healthcare team and students.