RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

We invite applications for the following position:

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

Salary range: CI$71,640 – CI$96,336 per annum

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 post-holder will perform diagnostic test procedures pertaining to respiratory therapy such as pulmonary function tests and sleep apnea testing.  Inspects, cleans, test and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning properly, efficiently, safely and ordering repairs when needed.  The post-holder will monitor the quality control and operation of respiratory equipment in accordance with acceptable standards within the community and inpatient areas.  The post-holder will respond to emergency situations such as cardiac arrests and assist by maintaining the patient’s airway and performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation.  Assist 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 a current licensure with an Allied Medicine Council.  The successful candidate must have BLS/ACLS/PALS certification and the NRP certification preferred. Experience in level 1 & 3 sleep studies is required. 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 successful candidate must have demonstrated the ability to perform efficiently in high stress situations.  Be able to demonstrate the ability to determine appropriate course of action in complex situations.  Be able to demonstrate the ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.  Have demonstrated the ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, healthcare providers or others in a professional manner.

A remuneration and benefit package, commensurate with experience and qualifications

will be offered to the successful candidates of these post.

NOTE: Incomplete applications will not be considered.  All applicants must complete and submit an HSA Application Form, from our website www.hsa.ky and submit a CV using pdf format.

                                                                                                                                                                    Application Deadline:                                             August 13, 2023