Senior / Respiratory Therapist

Singapore National Eye Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist to provide advanced cardiorespiratory support in both intensive care and general wards. The successful candidate will administer care to patients, provide education, and perform maintenance on respiratory equipment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are desired. This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on patient health care.

Responsibilities

• Provide cardiorespiratory support to patients in ICUs and general wards.
• Administer care, initiate assisted ventilation, and perform CPR.
• Educate and counsel patients on respiratory care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Job Category: Allied Health Professional

You will work with a team of healthcare professionals to provide basic and advanced cardiorespiratory support to patients. This includes administering care to patients in the intensive care units and general wards, initiating and titrating assisted ventilation, maintaining a range of ventilatory modes and ventilators, as well as performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation and providing support in airway procedures. In addition, you will provide patient education and counselling as well as basic maintenance and troubleshooting of respiratory equipment.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Respiratory Therapy
• Good interpersonal and communication skills