Therapist I - Respiratory

Role Overview

Therapist I - Respiratory at Sidra Medicine, located in Qatar. This is an entry-level respiratory therapy position serving pediatric and neonatal patient populations in a tertiary care setting.

Company Overview

Sidra Medicine is a high-tech facility providing world-class patient care, scientific expertise, and educational resources. The organization delivers comprehensive specialist healthcare services for children and young people, and exceptional maternity, gynecology, and reproductive medical services for women.

Role Purpose

The Therapist I - Respiratory provides cardiorespiratory diagnostic and therapeutic interventions to pediatric and neonatal patients, demonstrates novice knowledge of pediatric and neonatal cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology, and participates in supervision and teaching of junior and new staff within the department.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Assessment and Care

• Review patient's medical history and conduct assessments of the patient's pathophysiological condition.
• Recommend appropriate care and document patient response outcomes in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assess and document patient response to cardiorespiratory related diagnostic and therapeutic interventions in a timely and accurate manner.

Airway Management and Ventilation

• Provide basic techniques in airway management; assist with providing advanced airway management.
• Initiate, monitor and assess ventilator and respiratory-technology dependent patients on an outlined basis.
• Recommend and administer individualized medical gas therapies.

Equipment and Quality Control

• Set up and perform quality control procedures and operate respiratory and laboratory equipment.
• Make adjustments to equipment as necessary.

Emergency Response

• Provide emergency care as a member of Resuscitation and Rapid Response Team as required.

Communication and Continuity of Care

• Ensure effective communication during handover and end of shift report.
• Ensure that the patient's needs for continuity of care and level of care are met.

Documentation and Compliance

• Uphold department mandated documentation standards in a timely and accurate way.
• Follow all hospital related policies and procedures.
• Adhere to Sidra's standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies.
• Adhere to and promote Sidra's Values.

Professional Development and Licensure

• Maintain up to date mandatory Life Support Training requirements as directed by Ministry of Public Health and Sidra, including BLS and AED.
• Obtain and maintain all clinical core competencies of the Respiratory Therapy Services department.

Leadership and Education

• Provide unit-based specialty leadership and direction in the performance of basic and advanced clinical procedures and interventions.
• Act in the role of Preceptor for oncoming staff and students in all areas of clinical care.
• Participate in the supervision and teaching of more junior and new members of staff within the department.

Policy and Quality Improvement

• Participate in the development of evidence-based policies and procedures relevant to Respiratory Therapy as needed.
• Participate in Quality Assurance, Utilization Review and Performance Improvement activities as required.

Collaboration and Teamwork

• Collaborate with all medical, nursing, and ancillary stakeholders to ensure a safe, clean and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Participate in the promotion and maintenance of effective communication and teamwork.
• Treat colleagues, patients, and visitors with dignity and respect at all times.

Cultural Competence and Engagement

• Demonstrate culturally appropriate behavior whilst working within the State of Qatar.
• Attend departmental staff meetings and education days to provide and exchange information.
• Participate in departmental and organizational committees and change initiatives, as assigned.

General

• Ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard.
• Perform other duties as assigned in view of the evolving needs and opportunities within Sidra.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Three year Diploma in Respiratory Therapy, or
• Two or more years Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy, or
• Equivalent qualification

Clinical Experience

• Two or more years of recent clinical experience within Respiratory Therapy in a secondary or tertiary level care facility, or
• Completion of a neonatal or pediatric clinical student preceptorship at Sidra Medicine

Certification and Licensure

• Current registration and license from Country of Origin (where applicable).
• Eligible for licensure with the Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners.

Skills & Competencies

• Novice knowledge of Pediatric and/or Neonatal cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology.
• Novice knowledge and clinical acumen in the use of all medical devices and techniques used in respiratory therapy for Pediatric and/or Neonatal patient populations.
• Professional skills relevant to patient assessment, disease identification and evaluation.
• Knowledge and skills to participate in the education of the patient, family and the public.
• Effective communication skills.
• Effective team member.
• Motivated and enthusiastic.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.