Respiratory Therapist

Description Job Purpose: Respiratory therapist Is an allied health specialty employed under medical supervision in the treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation and care of patients with problems of the respiratory system on a 24 hour, 7-days a week basis Key Responsibilities And Duties - Performs the following therapeutic procedures: Administers chest physical therapy including breathing exercises with or without the use of incentive spirometers, chest percussion massage, cough training and postural drainage. Administers therapeutic gases including oxygen using different oxygen administration equipment. Administers bland or medication aerosols and humidification using a variety of techniques and equipment. Performs nasotracheal/tracheobronchial aspiration. Performs Intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB). Monitoring patients on mechanical ventilation. - Assists in performing the following therapeutic procedures: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Safe transportation of ventilator or oxygen dependent patients. Augments ventilation by applying all forms of positive or negative invasive and non-invasive mechanical support systems. Emergent tracheostomy/endotracheal tube replacement. Weaning from mechanical ventilation. CPAP trials for patients with Sleep Apnea Hypopnea Syndrome (SAHS). Assists pulmonologist with bronchoscopies for mechanically ventilated patients (therapeutic purposes). Chest (intercostal) tube procedures. - Performs the following diagnostic procedures: Pulse oximetry both at rest and after effort. Bedside spirometry and Peak Flow Rate monitoring. Sputum induction by hypertonic saline nebulization. - Assists in performing the following diagnostic procedures: Simple spirometry, post bronchodilator test, measurement of lung volumes and diffusion studies. Arterial punctures and care for arterial lines. Assists pulmonologist with bronchoscopies for mechanically ventilated patients (diagnostic purposes). - Order Verification and Documentation: Verifies all ordered respiratory care against the Doctors order prior to administration. Records all respiratory care procedures performed in the patient's chart and in department logs in an accurate and timely manner. - Equipment and Care Evaluation: Evaluates the proper application of the equipment/care modality per the patient's condition, monitors the effectiveness of respiratory care modalities, assesses for side effects of therapy and charts corresponding data properly. - Patient Care and Dignity: Provides patients with considerate and respectful care. Preserves the dignity of the patient. - Infection Control: Performs all procedures in strict accordance with approved infection control practices (refer to RCS unit IC policy, Infection Control Manual). - Patient and Family Education: Educates patients and patients’ families to scope with respiratory illnesses. - Equipment and Supply Management: Cleans and processes respiratory equipment as necessary (e.g disinfection, change of tubing, etc) contacts biomedical engineering department for preventive maintenance and when needed. Maintains a stock of necessary supplies to avoid unexpected shortage, Keeps a log of the related procedures. - Staff Resource: Serves as a resource to physicians, nurses, newly employed RT and other staff regarding the theory and the physiologic application of respiratory care procedures and equipment. - Work Planning and Prioritization: Establishes a work plan to ensure timely completion of assigned duties in accordance with department practices. Prioritizes incoming requests for services properly. - Resource Conservation: Conserves resources by proper and judicious use. - On-Call Responsibility: Shares on-call responsibilities to provide coverage in the unexpected event of a call on the night shift. - Continuous Learning: Practices job specific learning that reflects modern technology and current standards of practice for both commonly and uncommonly used procedures and equipment (based on attending formal and informal learning opportunities). - Collaboration and Performance Improvement: Values interdepartmental concernedness, collaboration, and integrated approaches to problem solving. Shares in performance improvement efforts. - Professionalism: Maintains professionalism as demonstrated by adherence to the time and attendance rules and adherence to the institutional dress code. All Fakeeh Care employees are responsible for continuous improvement, including: - Performing all duties and tasks in a manner that supports Fakeeh’s Person-Centered care values. - Actively contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, within the scope of the role. - Adherence to safety protocols and proactively seeking to address any job-related safety concerns. - Maintaining strict confidentiality of all sensitive information accessed or encountered during work. - Complying with cybersecurity policies and standards to protect Fakeeh’s systems and participating in awareness training and initiatives to prevent cyber threats. - Adhering to and upholding Fakeeh Care’s code of conduct, policies and ethical standards. - Completion of mandatory education as per the requirement, at least one month prior to expiration. Requirements Skills And Abilities - Able to clearly communicate with patients and staff. Experience: 2 years of experience in Respiratory Care Unit Education: Diploma degree in Respiratory Therapy for Technicians. Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy for Technologist. Language: Good command of oral and written English Licenses / Certifications: License for practice as per the regional health regulatory authority e.g. (SCFHS / DHA), BLS and ACLS.

• Respiratory Therapist

  Talentera | تالنتيرا · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia