Senior / Respiratory Therapist

National University Health System; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University Health System seeks a qualified Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care to patients with cardio-respiratory conditions. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate therapy in collaboration with physicians to optimize patient outcomes.

Additional duties include managing respiratory equipment inventory and maintenance while contributing to the Respiratory Therapy Department's daily operations and quality care delivery within NUHS.

Qualifications

• Degree in Respiratory Therapy from a recognised school.
• ACLS and BCLS certifications preferred.
• At least 2 years of adult multidisciplinary critical care experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to patients with cardio-respiratory diseases by assessing status, recommending, implementing and evaluating therapy.
• Plan, evaluate and implement respiratory care services to assist physicians in diagnosis and management.
• Oversee inventory, care and maintenance of respiratory equipment and support department operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Independent worker

Education

Degree in Respiratory Therapy

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