Qureos Mentor

SEHA - Abu Dhabi Health Services Co.

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 JOB DESCRIPTION
 
 
 
 
 The role is responsible to independently or under the supervision of senior therapists all respiratory therapy interventions, taking into consideration patient&rsquo;s best interest.
 
 
 
 
 RESPONSIBILITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities of the role
 
 
 Corresponding Key Activities performed by the role
 
 
 
 
 Managerial
 
 
 
 Maintaining sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for performance of duties
 
 
 Reporting shortage of materials to supervisor at earliest convenience, ordering and approving replenishments when necessary
 
 
 
 Technical
 
 
 
 Performs respiratory care procedures as per established policy and procedures, i.e. if required under the direction of a respiratory therapist, doctor or nurse.
 
 
 Assumes responsibility for operating autonomously, utilizing critical thinking and problem solving skills
 
 
 Monitors patient responses and modifies therapies based on clinical/physiologic assessments and in consultation with physicians
 
 
 Reads and evaluates physicians&rsquo; orders. Applies mechanical ventilator support of patients and monitors patient&rsquo;s response
 
 
 Modifies ventilator management to meet patient needs, based on clinical assessment, physiologic monitoring, and laboratory data and in consultation with the physician
 
 
 Participates in the development and modification of respiratory care plans and therapeutic goals for patients with cardiopulmonary diseases
 
 
 Assists the physician and Code Team in cardiac / respiratory arrest situations as request
 
 
 Provides advanced emergency airway care according to approved protocol
 
 
 Assists with pulmonary diagnostic procedures as required
 
 
 Provides user-maintenance and troubleshooting of Respiratory Care equipment
 
 
 Assesses and orders appropriate materials/equipment as per established guidelines.
 
 
 Highlights any maintenance requirements or breakdowns to senior staff and is responsible for ensuring the repair of defected equipment
 
 
 Ensures that, written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with established guidelines
 
 
 
 Quality &amp; Safety
 
 
 
 Promoting and maintaining quality in all services and ensure continuous quality improvement measures are in place. Conduct method evaluation/development as per standard policies and procedures
 
 
 Complying with all safety, health and quality control programs and procedures as applicable
 
 
 Complying with applicable precautions for environmental safety, infection control, using a series of interventions that minimize or prevent cross infection
 
 
 Maintaining the strictest confidence in relation to patient information whether formally or informally recorded
 
 
 Practicing within the expressed limits of established policies and procedures
 
 
 Ensuring that SOP (standard operation procedures) and Quality Assurance tests are maintained within all sections
 
 
 Being responsible for documenting all intervention in appropriate format
 
 
 Comply and support clinical audit processes within the service and report on these as agreed
 
 
 Communicating in a professional and courteous manner with patients, family and other medical personnel as necessary to obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, clarify orders and communicate status
 
 
 Interacting courteously with doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers when answering questions or providing other information
 
 
 
 Education
 
 
 
 Assisting in the education, development, orientation of new employees, and preception of students as assigned
 
 
 Participating in education sessions for department staff, doctors and nurses in the safe and secure handling of equipment, i.e. teaching, induction, peer review, case studies, and clinical presentations
 
 
 Participating in department programs/committees, various hospital committees, and staff meetings (if requested)
 
 
 Participating in the orientation and training of new employees
 
 
 Ensuring appropriate internal and external sharing of information based on governing policies and procedures
 
 
 Maintaining current professional knowledge by attending lectures, seminars or on-line education units
 
 
 Completing and maintaining all regulatory requirements including: licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames
 
 
 Keeping abreast of all developments pertaining to service administration, manipulation and other specialty related matters
 
 
 
 Qualifications:
 
 
 
 
 QUALIFICATIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 Required:
 
 
 
 
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 Bsc degree in respiratory therapy from an accredited program or equivalent
 
 
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 OR
 
 
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 graduate of an accredited program leading to registration as a respiratory therapist by the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (C.S.R.T) or the National Board for Respiratory Care ( USA) as registered respiratory therapist (R.R.T)
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 AND Current National License.
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 AND Current BLS Certification
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 AND Current ACLS or PALS Certification
 
 
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 Desired:
 
 
 
 
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 MSc in relevant clinical field (will reduce 1 year from the required years of
 
 
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 experience)
 
 
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 Current CPR
 
 
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 Required:
 
 
 
 
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 Certified in Basic Life support (BLS) with advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Life Support (PLS) recommended
 
 
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 Experience:
 
 
 
 
 NLT 2 years as a respiratory therapist
 
 
 
 
 ABOUT THE TEAM
 
 
 
 
 Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) is a flagship tertiary hospital in the UAE and the largest teaching medical center in Abu Dhabi. The hospital has pioneered multiple innovative medical technologies locally and regionally, establishing itself as a market leader and setting new benchmarks for the sector. Major achievements include; the first Transplant Center in the UAE and the sole provider of paediatric transplant services in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the largest Cardiac Science program for paediatrics and adults and the only Paediatric Cardiac Surgery Program in Abu Dhabi, the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the region and outside the United States. SKMC is committed to providing exceptional and comprehensive adult surgical and medical services in its inpatient and outpatient facilities. SKMC also manages a Biosafety Level 3 Laboratory (BSL3) and a 125-bed Behavioural Sciences Pavilion, the largest mental care facility that provides adults and paediatrics services.
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