Respiratory Therapist

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist

Industry Type: Hospital / Healthcare Industry

Department: Therapies / Pulmonary & Critical Care Support

Role Category: Allied Health – Respiratory & Critical Care Therapy

Working Location: [Ahmedabad, Gujarat)

Employment Type: Full-time / Rotational Shifts

Experience Range: 1 to 6 Years (Experience in ICU, NICU, or emergency care preferred)

Salary Range (INR): ₹2,40,000 – ₹6,00,000 per annum (based on experience, city, and hospital size)

🎓 Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy (BRT) or Diploma in Respiratory Therapy (Mandatory)

B.Sc. in Critical Care Technology or equivalent with specialization in respiratory care (Preferred)

Registration with Paramedical Council (if applicable)

🔧 Key Responsibilities:

Assess, plan, and provide respiratory care to patients with acute and chronic respiratory issues

Administer oxygen therapy, nebulization, chest physiotherapy, CPAP/BiPAP, and mechanical ventilation

Monitor ventilator parameters, adjust settings, and respond to alarms in ICU and emergency areas

Conduct arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling and assist with interpretation

Perform pulmonary function tests (PFT) and support diagnostic procedures

Collaborate with physicians and ICU teams on care plans for patients with respiratory failure

Ensure proper maintenance and sterilization of respiratory equipment and devices

Assist during intubation, extubation, and airway clearance procedures

Document interventions and patient progress in hospital EMR systems

Follow infection control policies and participate in training and audits

🛠️ Key Skills:

Oxygen & Aerosol Therapy Administration

Non-invasive & Mechanical Ventilation Management

ABG Sampling & PFT Testing

ICU, ER & NICU Exposure

Emergency Airway Management Support

Equipment Calibration & Sterilization

Clinical Documentation & Reporting

Team Coordination with ICU/ER Staff

NABH / JCI Compliance Awareness

Patient Monitoring & Safety Protocols