Senior / Respiratory Therapist

Job ID:  1773
Job Function:  Allied Health
Institution:  Ng Teng Fong General Hospital

Job Description:
 • Provide respiratory care services to patients with cardio-respiratory diseases and disorders by assessing patient’s respiratory status, recommending, implementing and evaluating appropriate therapy.
• Plans, evaluates and implements diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care services to aid and assist the physician in the diagnosis and management of patients.
• Responsible for the inventory, care and maintenance of respiratory related equipment and assists with the general functions involving the Respiratory Therapy Department.
 
Job Requirements:
 • Degree from a recognised school of Respiratory Therapy, preferably with Registration for Respiratory Therapists (Certification Exam)
• Certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) is preferred.
• At least 2 years of adult multi-disciplinary critical care experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and other healthcare workers and demonstrate a willingness to take on challenges, innovative and well-motivated to apply and share knowledge and skills.
• Ability to work independently and be part of a team that is committed to providing quality, cost-effective and specialised care to our patients.