Respiratory Therapist

The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care in the hospital and community setting, in collaboration with members of the healthcare team. The respiratory service is extended to patients on all three islands. The primary responsibility is to perform direct care to adult and paediatric patients requiring respiratory treatment or assessment. In addition, the Respiratory Therapist acts as a resource to all members of the health care team to facilitate the delivery of respiratory care through collaborative practice.

Primary Responsibilities: The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for administering various types of respiratory care and intervention to all age groups and assisting with the development and evaluation of respiratory services. Perform invasive procedures that are within the scope of respiratory therapy such as arterial blood sampling and analysis. The successful candidate performs diagnostic test procedures pertaining to respiratory therapy such as pulmonary function tests and sleep apnea testing. Inspects, cleans, tests, and maintains respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning properly, efficiently, safely and ordering repairs when needed. The candidate monitors the quality control and operation of respiratory equipment in accordance with acceptable standards within the community and inpatient areas. The candidate responds to emergency situations such as cardiac arrests and assists by maintaining the patient’s airway and performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Assists in the maintenance and/or revision of all policies, procedures, and protocols that govern and complement the respiratory service.

Qualification & Experience: The successful candidate must be a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program. Diploma in Respiratory Therapy, Degree is preferred. Must have three (3) years’ experience working as a Respiratory Therapist. Experience in level 1 & 3 sleep studies is required. Must have a current licensure with an Allied Medicine Council. The successful candidate must have BLS/ACLS/PALS certification and the NRP certification preferred. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Have demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive work attitude. The candidate must have demonstrated the ability to perform efficiently in high stress situations and be able to determine an appropriate course of action in complex situations involving patients, healthcare providers or others in a professional manner.