Respiratory Therapist📣 إعلان

منذ ساعتين تقريبا

	نوع العقد	دوام كامل
	طبيعة الوظيفة	بالموقع
	الموقع	السعودية

وصف الوظيفة

About the Role

Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib (HMG) is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform routine, basic, and advanced respiratory care modalities and procedures. This full-time role involves applying and promoting evidence-based and safe respiratory care practices for various patient groups, in consultation with treating physicians and supervisors. The position requires 2-5 years of experience in a relevant field.

Key Responsibilities

Follow appropriate Respiratory Care Management Plans in consultation with treating physicians for patients with pulmonary diseases.
Perform patient assessments, including invasive and non-invasive monitoring and other non-invasive physiologic measurements.
Monitor patient responses and modify therapies based on clinical/physiologic assessments and physician consultation.
Document all patient medical records clearly and concisely in patient and department records.
Apply and monitor all forms of invasive and non-invasive ventilation, modifying ventilator management based on clinical assessment and physiologic monitoring.
Ensure the maintenance and safe operation of equipment.
Assist with pulmonary diagnostic procedures such as bronchoscopy, as necessary.
Assess the need for and initiate oxygen therapy, evaluating efficacy and appropriateness through physical assessment, SpO2, and arterial blood gas sampling.
Provide associated cold/heated aerosol or humidity therapies when indicated and perform blood sampling for blood gas analysis via arterial puncture.
Initiate or modify therapy as per established clinical practice guidelines or in consultation with treating physicians, including A-line insertion if ordered and certified according to ICU policy.
Assist in administering aerosolized medications such as bronchodilators, corticosteroids, and antibiotics in consultation with treating physicians.
Perform routine respiratory care modalities including Chest Physiotherapy/Bronchial Hygiene Therapy and Lung Expansion Therapies.
Perform advanced airway management and clearance for all patients in emergency and non-emergency situations, including effective bag-valve-mask ventilation during codes.
Perform advanced level Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation as per CPR policy and guidelines.
Provide continuing Respiratory Home-Care, Long-term Care, and Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation.
Perform respiratory-related diagnostic modalities such as Basic Pulmonary Function Testing, Sleep Disorders Screening, and Metabolic Studies as indicated.
Assist and provide patient instruction on proper use of therapeutic modalities and techniques, and conduct specialized patient education programs.
Perform tracheostomy tube care as needed and coordinate patient weaning and corking with physicians.
Comply with JCIA Standards, HMG Infection Control and Safety Protocols, and ensure appropriate documentation in approved health information systems.
Transport critical, intubated, and ventilated neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients based on hospital policy.
Provide patient and family education as per needs.
Participate in person-centered care initiatives undertaken by HMG.
Enrich patient experience with compassion, respect, and dignity.
Perform other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Qualifications and Experience

3 years of experience in respiratory therapy.
Ability to perform routine, basic, and advanced respiratory care modalities and procedures.
Proficiency in patient assessment, monitoring, and therapy modification.
Strong documentation skills for patient medical records.
Knowledge of invasive and non-invasive ventilation management.
Familiarity with pulmonary diagnostic procedures.
Competence in oxygen therapy initiation and assessment.
Experience with aerosol/humidity therapies and blood gas analysis.
Certification for A-line insertion, if required by ICU policy and approved by the privilege committee.
Ability to administer aerosolized medications.
Skills in Chest Physiotherapy/Bronchial Hygiene Therapy and Lung Expansion Therapies.
Proficiency in advanced airway management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Experience in providing respiratory home-care, long-term care, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
Capability to perform respiratory-related diagnostic modalities.
Ability to provide patient instruction and conduct specialized education programs.
Knowledge of tracheostomy tube care and patient weaning coordination.
Adherence to JCIA Standards, HMG Infection Control, and Safety Protocols.
Experience in transporting critical, intubated, and ventilated patients.