Registered Respiratory Therapist

As a Respiratory Therapist, your primary responsibility will involve assessing and diagnosing patients" respiratory conditions. This includes conducting pulmonary function tests, evaluating respiratory status, and analyzing arterial blood gas samples to determine oxygen and carbon dioxide levels. In addition to assessment, you will be developing and implementing treatment plans in collaboration with physicians. This will involve administering medications, managing respiratory support equipment, providing airway management, and performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation when necessary. Patient education and support are crucial aspects of this role. You will be responsible for educating patients and their families on respiratory conditions, treatment plans, and self-care techniques. Additionally, offering emotional support to individuals undergoing respiratory therapy will be part of your daily interactions. Ensuring the proper setup, safety, and maintenance of respiratory equipment is essential. You will be tasked with maintaining and calibrating equipment to guarantee optimal functionality. Responding to respiratory emergencies such as asthma attacks and providing immediate life support, including CPR, will also be within your scope of duties. Collaboration and effective communication with healthcare professionals, patients, and their families are key components of this role. Working closely with physicians, nurses, and other team members will be necessary to provide comprehensive care. Apart from the core responsibilities, you may also participate in quality improvement initiatives, assist with patient transport, supervise and train other respiratory therapists and students. This is a permanent position offering benefits such as food, leave encashment, paid sick time, paid time off, and provident fund. The work schedule is during the day with a yearly bonus provided. The application deadline for this position is 31/07/2025, and the expected start date is 25/07/2025.,