Senior / Principal Respiratory Therapist

Nestled in the heart of Tengah Forest Town, the new Tengah General and Community Hospital (TGCH) will be an exciting and innovative health campus with a comprehensive range of clinical specialties and healthcare services including emergency, inpatient, rehabilitative and outpatient specialist care.

As part of National University Health System (NUHS) cluster, this state-of-the-art facility is slated to be ready by early 2030s.

Intricately connected with the surrounding community, TGCH offers you the opportunity to create a healthcare facility of the future, tightly integrated with the residents and nature. As a people-focused organisation, we believe in respect and recognition. By harnessing the passion and strength of our team and putting them at the core of our culture, we create a nurturing environment to excel and deliver fulfilling care.

Be part of our groundbreaking team to bring our vision to life – a hospital in a forest, and a healing oasis within the hospital.

Join #TeamTengah #GrowWithUs #TGCH #TGCHFamily

Job Descriptions:

• Contribute to planning of Respiratory Therapy (RT) services for Tengah General and Community Hospital, including space, design, workflow and manpower considerations.
• Collaborate with clinical, allied health, operational and administrative stakeholders in planning of RT services.
• Assess and manage patients referred for RT independently and implement appropriate treatment plans, applying specialised RT knowledge and skills
• Coordinate patient care with physicians, nurses and other allied health professionals and stakeholders. Collaborate in case conferences. Appropriate interdisciplinary referral where required
• Document clinical assessment and treatment in electronic medical records accurately.
• Network strategically with healthcare practitioners in NUHS.
• Comply with clinical and service standards.
• Assist with administrative duties as tasked

Job Requirements:

• Recognised degree in Respiratory Therapist
• Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist or equivalent from country of origin
• Minimum 4 years of relevant work experience preferred in Intensive Care Units of a hospital
• Communicate and interrelate effectively in diverse contexts
• Ability to recognise, assess, diagnose and treat a wide range of respiratory conditions.
• Adaptability and ability to multi-task and manage time well
• Effective problem solving, planning and organising skills including awareness of resource management.