Respiratory Therapist, Eastern General Hospital Planning Office

Eastern General Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern General Hospital in Singapore is establishing advanced cardiorespiratory services. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver specialized respiratory care in ICU and general wards, utilizing advanced ventilatory support and monitoring equipment.

You will initiate and titrate ventilation, manage ventilatory modes, perform CPR, and collaborate across clinical teams to optimise patient outcomes while upholding professional standards and ongoing

Qualifications

• Degree in Respiratory Therapy/Care from recognised institutions.
• Respiratory Therapist credentials in the country of training and licensure
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS/BLS) certificate
• Respiratory Therapists must be certified by Respiratory Therapy Credential Evaluation Panel (CEP) to practice
• Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience in respiratory care (ICU experience preferred)
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and rotating shifts (day/night)
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new procedures and technologies
• Commitment to continuous professional development

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care to patients in intensive care units and general wards.
• Initiate and titrate assisted ventilation.
• Manage various ventilatory modes and equipment.
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Professional development

Education

Degree in Respiratory Therapy/Care

Job description

The upcoming Eastern General Hospital (EGH) seeks to provide excellent healthcare and promote healing that is centred around each person. When operational, EGH will provide a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient clinical specialties and healthcare services covering emergency, acute and secondary care. EGH's vision is to be a great hospital for the community and a great workplace for staff, and it seeks to do so by harnessing innovative technologies in patient care, journeying closely with patients and the community to lead healthier and more fulfilling lives, and being an employer of choice that empowers staff in their careers.

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to be part of establishing advanced cardiorespiratory services at EGH. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide comprehensive respiratory care to patients in intensive care units and general wards. Your responsibilities will include initiating and titrating assisted ventilation, managing various ventilatory modes and equipment, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Requirements:

• Degree in Respiratory Therapy/Care from recognised institutions
• Respiratory Therapist credentials in the country of training and licensure
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS/BLS) certificate
• Respiratory Therapists must be certified by Respiratory Therapy Credential Evaluation Panel (CEP) to practice
• Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience in respiratory care (ICU experience preferred)
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and rotating shifts (day/night)
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new procedures and technologies
• Commitment to continuous professional development