ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
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JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE:
respiratory therapist
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
As per Job Summary
ACCOUNTABLE TO:
Director of Anaesthesia & ICU
JOB DESCRIPTION:
1.0
JOB SUMMARY:
1.1
2.0
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care procedures as defined in
the Respiratory Care Services scope of clinical practice. Work performed in
accordance with physician orders. Defined duties are performed in neonatal,
pediatric and adult patient populations in intermediate, intensive and
emergency care areas
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
2.1
Perform all duties and responsibilities of the Respiratory Therapists and other
subordinates.
2.2
Administer oxygen, aerosol, and humidity therapy.
2.3
Monitors and maintains airway clearance for assigned patients utilizing
adjunctive procedures such as mechanical suction, percussion and postural
drainage.
2.4
Delivers aerosolized medications for inhalation per physician prescription.
2.5
Provide chest physical therapy, and hyperinflation therapy as order by
physician.
2.6
Obtains, analyzes and assesses arterial blood gas and acid-base data, and report
results to the attending physician.
2.7
Administer Nitric Oxide Gas, and Heliox gas therapy.
2.8
Facilitate emergency airway procedure. Perform Orotracheal intubation as
needed.
2.9
Apply appropriate mechanical ventilator modalities ad initiated by physician
order.
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respiratory therapist
JOB DESCRIPTION: (Cont’d)
2.10 Evaluates and manages all assigned patients receiving mechanical life support
ventilation.
2.11
Adjust mechanical ventilation according to clinical situation with consultation
of attending physician.
2.12
Perform beside pulmonary mechanics measures for ventilated patients.
2.13
Apply Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NPPV), Continuation
Positive Airways Pressure (CPAP) and Bi-Level Positive Airway Pressure
(BiPAP) as per physician order.
2.14
Evaluate mechanically ventilated patients for extubation readiness.
2.15
Formulate weaning plan with consultation of attended physician.
2.16
Suggest and apply appropriate weaning methods of extubation.
2.17
Institute and monitor oscillating ventilation for paediatric and adult patients.
2.18
Monitor cardiopulmonary stats of all assigned patients.
2.19
Interpret clinical data to optimize patient clinical objectives.
2.20
Perform Capnography monitoring.
2.21
Perform tracheotomy tube changes.
2.22
Transport patients requiring mechanical ventilation or airway protection.
2.23
Assist physician during Bronchoscopy procedure.
2.24
Prepares and maintains emergency kits for airway intubation.
2.25
Serve as member of the emergency cardiac team.
2.26
Participate in clinical rounds with physicians, nurses and other health care
providers.
2.27
Develop and suggest patient care plans during intensive care rounds.
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KHAMIS MUSHAYT
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JOB DESCRIPTION: (Cont’d)
3.0
2.28
Evaluate appropriateness of medical orders.
2.29
Provide orientation and preceptorship for newly employed respiratory
therapists and students.
2.30
Instruct patients and/or family members in the use of therapeutic techniques as
prescribed by physician.
2.31
Maintain accurate documentation according to the type of modality, patient
response, notes any adverse reaction of patients receiving respiratory
modalities and notify clinical supervisor, attending physician, and responsible
nursing staff of any adverse reaction.
2.32
Adhere to Infection Control standards, safety and environmental health
practices.
2.33
Assist in reviewing policy, procedures and practice guidelines.
2.34
Assist in the evaluation of respiratory products and equipment.
2.35
Maintain and monitor adequate supply inventory of assigned unit.
2.36
Perform other duties related to accepted tasks of the critical care respiratory
therapists.
HOURS OF WORK:
48 hours weekly.
4.0
REQUIREMENTS:
4.1
Qualification or Relevant Experience:
4.1.1. Bachelor Degree of Science in respiratory Care
4.1.2 Registered Respiratory Therapist or eaquivalent.
ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
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JOB DESCRIPTION: (Cont’d)
4.2
respiratory therapist
3 years experience in providing critical respiratory care.
Experience of the full range of intensive care unit.
Fluent English language (Speaking and writing)
Arabic language skills preferred.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
5.1
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Experience:
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4.2.2
4.2.3
4.2.4
5.0
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As laid down by the Hospital Programme and subject for amendment.
Remuneration will be commensurate with the category indicated above.
This job description is not exhaustive, and is intended as a general guide. It
exists in conjunction with a more detailed breakdown of day-to-day duties.
Approval
Position
Name
Prepared by:
Clinical Director
Anaesthesia & ICU
H.R.Director
Dr. Faisal Al Ghadam
Programme
Director
Brig. Gen. Dr. Hamoud
Al Shahrani
Reviewed by:
Approved by:
Acknowledged
by Employee
Lt. Col. Thabit Al Shaia’ani
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