Respiratory Therapist

We are seeking qualified and experienced respiratory therapists to join our team and play a vital role in providing exceptional care to patients with cardiopulmonary diseases.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver a comprehensive range of respiratory care procedures as per established departmental protocols, including medical gas therapy, aerosol treatments, and bronchopulmonary hygiene.

• Closely monitor patient responses and adjust treatment plans based on clinical assessments, physiological evaluations, and physician consultations.

• Read, interpret, and implement physician orders. Provide mechanical ventilation support to patients and meticulously monitor their responses.

• Make adjustments to ventilator settings based on patient needs, considering clinical assessments, physiological data, and consultations with physicians.

• Perform both invasive and non-invasive physiological procedures (blood gas analysis, transcutaneous monitoring, end-tidal CO2 monitoring, etc.) following established guidelines.

• Participate actively in developing and modifying respiratory care plans and therapeutic goals for patients with cardiopulmonary conditions.

• Provide immediate support to physicians and the Code Team during cardiac or respiratory arrest situations, with a focus on airway management and blood gas analysis. You will also be a member of the Rapid Response Team.

• Offer advanced emergency airway care, including intubation and tracheal suctioning, following approved protocols.

• Interpret basic EKG tracings and document your clinical assessments.

• Assist with pulmonary diagnostic procedures (bronchoscopy, etc.) as needed.

• Contribute to the orientation and training of new employees and students as assigned.

• Perform basic user maintenance and troubleshooting of commonly used respiratory care equipment.

• Strictly adhere to hospital infection control and safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree/Diploma (North American) in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Technology (required).

• Registration with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) or Canadian Society for Respiratory Therapy (CSRT) is required for North American graduates (required).

• Advanced Life Support Course (ACLS) certification (required).

• Pediatric Life Support Course (PALS) certification (required).

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification (required).

• Two (2) years of experience with a Bachelor's degree or four (4) years of experience with an Associate's Degree/Diploma (Grade 08).

• Four (4) years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist at KFSH&RC with an average annual performance appraisal of at least 3.5 for the last four years, and a minimum of 50 hours of cumulative continuing medical education (CME) (Grade 09).

• Current registration from the country of origin and valid registration with the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCHS) are required.