Respiratory Therapist - Hiring Urgently

We are on the lookout for a driven Respiratory Therapist to join our passionate team at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center - Riyadh in Riyadh.
Growing your career as a Full Time Respiratory Therapist is an incredible opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in adaptability, decision-making and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Respiratory Therapist at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center - Riyadh today!

Respiratory Therapist

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center - Riyadh

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Posted 1 year ago

Summary

Responsible for providing respiratory care to patients of all ages utilizing accepted procedures and techniques.

Education / Qualification Required:

Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy from a regionally accredited program required

Experience Post Post-Qualifications:

Minimum two (2) years of experience working with adult critical care patients in a mid- to large-sized acute-care (tertiary) hospital in the USA or Canada

License:

Valid and in a good Standing License in current country of practice

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs patient assessment and routine respiratory care procedures
• Interprets diagnostic information and clinical laboratory data and administers appropriate and effective therapy as indicated
• Utilizes and applies technical specifications and applications of respiratory therapist equipment and modalities
• Evaluates patient’s oxygenation and ventilator status through the interpretation of laboratory data and established and maintains appropriate ventilator parameters
• Transports patients safely that require airway management and/or mechanical ventilation
• Communicates regularly with respiratory care practitioners, nurses, physicians and other members of the health care team to foster continuity of care
• Performs charting and documentation that is complete and accurate
• Communicates changes in patient care or status to the appropriate physician and/or nursing staff member
• Changes equipment per department policy
• Performs invasive respiratory therapist procedures
• Maintains current knowledge of respiratory care practice
• Maintains mandatory current life support certifications such as ACLS, NRP, BLS and PALS where applicable

Benefits of working as a Respiratory Therapist in Riyadh:

● Excellent benefits
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Advantageous package