Medical Center Parañaque jobs in Sucat

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs assessment and provides respiratory care and therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Operates and monitors mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration equipment, aerosol generators, and other respiratory care equipment according to prescribed treatment parameters.
• Provides emergency respiratory care, including artificial respiration, external cardiac massage, and assistance during cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Evaluates patients and determines appropriate respiratory treatment based on physicians' orders.
• Monitors patients' physiological responses to therapy, including vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry, and reports adverse reactions to the physician.
• Performs and assists with diagnostic procedures such as Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) extraction and interpretation, Pulmonary Function Tests (PFT), lung capacity testing, and other cardiopulmonary tests.
• Performs ventilator monitoring and routine respiratory treatments, including tubing changes, inline nebulization, and weaning procedures.
• Connects and manages ventilatory support for patients who require mechanical ventilation and performs ventilator adjustments according to physicians' orders.
• Administers aerosol and humidity therapy and provides appropriate instructions to patients.
• Performs chest physiotherapy, bronchopulmonary drainage, and breathing exercises.
• Provides information and education to patients and relatives regarding their condition, respiratory treatments, breathing exercises, medications, and proper use of respiratory equipment.
• Relays diagnostic and blood analysis results to the attending physician for appropriate management.
• Maintains accurate and complete patient charts and respiratory therapy records.
• Inspects, cleans, sterilizes, tests, and maintains respiratory therapy equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in providing patient care.
• Provides respiratory care to patients across different age groups and acuity levels, including patients requiring intensive and life-support care.
• Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other healthcare personnel as assigned.
• Follows established respiratory care procedures, safety rules, hospital policies, and physicians' orders.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy or a related field.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with a valid PRC license.
• Preferably with relevant hospital or clinical experience.
• Knowledgeable in respiratory care procedures, oxygen therapy, airway management, and mechanical ventilation.
• Good clinical assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Willing to work on shifting schedules, including weekends and holidays.
• Compassionate, detail-oriented, and committed to patient safety and quality care.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a professional healthcare environment.
• Gain valuable experience in a hospital setting.
• Opportunity for professional growth and development.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Patient care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• License Respiratory Therapist (Required)

Work Location: In person