The Respiratory Therapist will administer respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities and will train and act as a resource for respiratory department technicians.
Responsibilities:
- Assesses patients and recommends respiratory therapy treatments.
- Plans, prepares, and administers respiratory therapy treatments including IPPB, aerosol, chest physical therapy, incentive spirometry, and sputum inductions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Performs diagnostic pulmonary and cardiac tests.
- Records patient treatment, response, and progress.
- Inspects, tests, maintains, and operates respiratory therapy equipment.
- Responds to "code blue" calls and assists by maintaining the patient's airway and performing CPR.
- Instructs respiratory technicians.
- Reads journals and reference books to maintain continuing education.
- Attends department meetings.
Required Skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills, with proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience:
- Satisfactory completion of a respiratory therapist program from a nationally accredited respiratory therapy school required.
- Active UAE license
