Respiratory Therapist

SINGAPORE GENERAL HOSPITAL PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join their team. You will provide essential cardiorespiratory support to patients in both intensive care units and general wards. Responsibilities include administering care, managing ventilatory support, and educating patients on respiratory disease management. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Respiratory Therapy and strong communication skills. Relevant ICU experience is a plus, and this role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• 2-3 years of relevant working experience in ICU is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide both basic and advanced cardiorespiratory support.
• Administer care in the intensive care units and general wards.
• Educate and counsel patients on respiratory disease management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

You will be an integral member of a team of healthcare professionals providing both basic and advanced cardiorespiratory support to patients. This involves administering care to patients in the intensive care units and general wards. The scope of work includes initiating and titrating assisted ventilation, maintaining a range of ventilatory modes and ventilators, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and providing support in airway procedures such as fibreoptic bronchoscopy. You will also provide patient education and counselling in the management of a variety of respiratory diseases as well as basic maintenance and trouble shooting of respiratory equipments.

Requirements

• Degree in Respiratory Therapy
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Candidates with a minimum 2-3 years relevant working experience in ICU will be an added advantage