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About the Role

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre in Riyadh is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide essential respiratory care services. This full-time position involves serving as a key resource for healthcare providers regarding the technical and therapeutic aspects of Respiratory Care.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory care procedures, including medical gas therapy, bland/medicated aerosol therapies, and bronchopulmonary hygiene, in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures.
• Monitor patient responses and adjust therapies based on clinical/physiologic assessments and physician consultations.
• Evaluate physician's orders and apply mechanical ventilator support, monitoring patient response and modifying ventilator management as needed based on clinical assessment, physiologic monitoring, and laboratory data.
• Conduct invasive and non-invasive physiologic procedures such as blood gas analysis, TCM, and EtCO2, following established policies.
• Contribute to the development and modification of respiratory care plans and therapeutic goals for patients with cardiopulmonary diseases.
• Provide direct assistance to physicians and the Code Team during cardiac/respiratory arrest situations, with primary responsibilities for patient airway management and blood gas analysis.
• Serve as a member of the Rapid Response Team and provide advanced emergency airway care, including intubation and tracheal suctioning, according to approved protocols.
• Deliver specialized patient therapy, monitor, develop treatment plans, and manage emergencies for patients with cardio-respiratory failure and those on ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation).
• Interpret basic EKG tracings and document clinical assessments.

Experience and Qualifications

Candidates for this role should possess 2-5 years of relevant experience in respiratory therapy. The position requires a professional who can effectively manage complex respiratory care procedures and act as a knowledgeable resource to other healthcare professionals.

Work Environment

This full-time position is based at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre in Riyadh. The role involves working within a dynamic clinical setting, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.

Compensation

Salary for this position will be disclosed during the recruitment process.