Senior / Respiratory Therapist

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 3 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