Respiratory Therapist

About the role

Royal Health Al Salam Specialized Hospital in Abu Dhabi is hiring a full-time Respiratory Therapist. The therapist assesses, treats and cares for patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders, administers respiratory therapies, monitors patient progress, operates respiratory care equipment and works with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.

Key responsibilities

• Assess patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Perform diagnostic tests such as pulmonary function tests, arterial blood gas analysis and oxygen saturation monitoring.
• Administer oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, nebulization treatments and chest physiotherapy.
• Manage and monitor mechanical ventilators, CPAP and BiPAP devices.
• Assist physicians during intubation, bronchoscopy and other respiratory procedures.
• Monitor patient response to treatment and adjust therapy plans as directed by physicians.
• Respond to emergencies, including CPR and code blue events.
• Educate patients and families about respiratory diseases, treatment plans and home equipment.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure equipment is maintained, cleaned and calibrated.
• Follow infection control, patient safety and quality standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Valid professional license or registration as a Respiratory Therapist, with eligibility for or possession of the relevant UAE licensing authority requirements (e.g. DOH, DHA, MOH).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.
• Fluent Arabic is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical hospital experience preferred; ICU, NICU, PICU, ED or critical care experience is an advantage.