Respiratory Therapist

Woodlands Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Singapore is seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist responsible for planning and implementing respiratory care services. You will monitor patient progress, provide emergency services, and ensure equipment functionality. Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy and have at least 5 years of clinical experience in an intensive care setting. The position offers opportunities for patient management and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years clinical experience in intensive care.
• Ability to perform assessments and modifications of care plans.
• Experience with respiratory equipment maintenance and calibration.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care services.
• Monitor patient progress and modify care plans as needed.
• Provide specialized technical support for respiratory equipment.

Skills

Clinical respiratory services

Patient assessment

Communication with healthcare professionals

Documentation and data analysis

Adherence to protocols

Education

Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job description

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care services, emergency services and special procedures in the Intensive Care Units to assist physicians in the diagnosis and management of patients with cardio-respiratory diseases and related disorders. He / She is also responsible for monitoring the overall statistics of the department.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific

Provide clinical respiratory services under the supervision of physician orders and approved protocols.

• Perform complete or modified patient respiratory assessment as required on an ongoing basis.
• Consult with physicians and other health care professionals regarding the patient status and care plans.
• Monitor patient’s progress and modify respiratory care plan as needed.
• Participate in multidisciplinary patient rounds and conferences.
• Document procedures, organize and analyze data, and maintain accurate records.
• Adhere to hospital and department operating procedures in the delivery of respiratory services.
• Provides diagnostic and therapeutic services, emergency services, and special procedures. These are:
  • Arterial blood gas sampling and analysis
  • Pulse Oximetry
  • Apnea monitoring
  • Weaning parameters
  • Spontaneous Breathing Trial
• Therapeutic Services:
  • Continuous aerosol and humidity therapy
  • Mechanical Ventilation
  • Non-Invasive Position Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)
  • Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
  • Airway management
• Emergency Services:
  • Artificial respiration
  • Endotracheal intubation (assist)
  • Percutaneous tracheostomy (assist)
  • Assist in the transport of mechanically ventilated patient within hospital
• Special Procedures:
  • Bronchoscopy assist – airway management and ventilator monitoring
• Provide technical support to all respiratory equipment.
  • Perform trouble shooting and basic maintenance for respiratory equipment.
  • Perform required calibration and quality control procedure.
  • Comply with safety regulations related to equipment and medical gases.
  • Ensure proper functioning of respiratory equipment.

General

• To participate in departmental quality assurance and hospital wide organisational performance improvement activities.
• To comply with infection control practices
• To monitor and enter daily workload.
• To undertake any other duties as may be assigned.

Education / Training / Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy
• Preferable with minimum of 5 years clinical experience in intensive care
• Candidate should be a Registered Respiratory Therapist