Senior / Respiratory Therapist

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES GROUP PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Singapore is looking for a Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory care services for patients with cardio-respiratory conditions. The successful candidate will assess patient status, recommend therapies, and maintain related equipment. Candidates should have a degree in Respiratory Therapy and relevant certifications, along with at least 2 years of critical care experience. Join a dedicated team focused on high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Degree from a recognized school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Registration for Respiratory Therapists is preferred.
• At least 2 years of adult multi-disciplinary critical care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care services to patients.
• Evaluate and implement diagnostic and therapeutic services.
• Maintain respiratory-related equipment and assist the department.

Skills

Respiratory care

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Ability to work independently

Education

Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Certifications in ACLS

Certifications in BCLS

Job description

The incumbent shall be responsible to :

• Provide respiratory care services to patients with cardio-respiratory diseases and disorders by assessing patient’s respiratory status, recommending, implementing and evaluating appropriate therapy
• Plans, evaluates and implements diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care services to aid and assist the physician in the diagnosis and management of patients
• Responsible for the inventory, care and maintenance of respiratory related equipment and assists with the general functions involving the Respiratory Therapy Department

Job Requirements

• Degree from a recognised school of Respiratory Therapy, preferably with Registration for Respiratory Therapists (Certification Exam)
• Certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) is preferred
• At least 2 years of adult multi-disciplinary critical care experience
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and other healthcare workers and demonstrate a willingness to take on challenges, innovative and well-motivated to apply and share knowledge and skills
• Ability to work independently and be part of a team that is committed to providing quality, cost-effective and specialised care to our patients