Respiratory Therapist-Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory Therapist-Respiratory Therapy

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

The role is responsible for independently or under the supervision of senior therapists all respiratory therapy interventions, taking into consideration the patient’s best interest.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory care procedures as per established policy and procedures, i.e. if required under the direction of senior staff and physicians
• Assumes responsibility for operating autonomously, utilizing critical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Oversees and highlights the shortage of materials to senior staff or supervisor at the earliest convenience, ordering replenishments when necessary
• Participates in the development and modification of respiratory care management plans and therapeutic goals for patients with cardiopulmonary diseases in consultation with physicians
• Assists the physician and Code Team in cardiac/respiratory arrest situations
• Provides advanced emergency airway care according to the approved protocol
• Perform and/or assists with pulmonary and sleep diagnostic procedures as required
• Provides troubleshooting of respiratory care equipment and highlight any maintenance requirements or breakdowns to senior staff
• Assisting in the education, development, orientation of new employees, and preceptorship of students as assigned
• Participating in education sessions for department staff, and other healthcare providers in secure handling of equipment, i.e. teaching, induction, peer review, case studies, and clinical presentations

Accountabilities

• Assists and takes responsibility for the respiratory therapy support of patients and monitors patient response regularly
• Ensures patient receives the highest standard of care
• Practicing within the expressed limits of established policies and procedures
• Ensures patient care activity data are documented in accordance with established guidelines

Qualifications

Experience

• NLT 1 year as a respiratory therapist

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy or Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy (minimum two (2) years course duration)
• Current National License as Respiratory Therapist