Pediatric Respiratory Therapist

The Pediatric Respiratory Therapist provides age-appropriate respiratory care for infants, children and adolescents across assigned clinical settings. The role assesses respiratory status, delivers prescribed therapies, monitors support equipment, assists with airway care and works with pediatric clinicians to maintain safe and responsive care for patients with respiratory needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform pediatric respiratory assessments and monitor changes in breathing, oxygenation and response to treatment.
• Provide oxygen therapy, HFNC, nebulized or aerosol treatments, airway clearance and suctioning as clinically indicated.
• Support non-invasive respiratory care such as CPAP and BiPAP and monitor ventilatory support within validated competency.
• Provide airway and tracheostomy care and participate in emergency response in accordance with training and protocol.
• Assist with pediatric pulmonary diagnostics and document therapy, assessment findings and patient responses accurately.
• Work with pediatric pulmonologists, nurses and the multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.
• Explain relevant respiratory treatment steps to families and reinforce education provided by the clinical team.
• Maintain equipment readiness, infection-control practices and complete clinical records.

Requirements and Skills

• Recognized respiratory therapy qualification and applicable professional licensing or eligibility for practice in Dubai.
• Current BLS, PALS and NRP certifications are mandatory and must be maintained; ACLS where required by DHA or hospital policy.
• Competency in pediatric respiratory assessment, oxygen therapy, HFNC, aerosol treatment, airway clearance, suctioning, CPAP/BiPAP, tracheostomy care and ventilator monitoring.
• Strong emergency awareness, observation, teamwork and documentation skills.
• Ability to practice within validated competencies and escalate changes in condition promptly.

Professional Expectations

The role requires sound judgement, dependable follow-through and clear communication with the relevant team. Candidates should be prepared to keep records accurate, protect confidential information and follow the employer’s documented policies and applicable local requirements.

Employment Details

• Company: American Hospital Dubai
• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Employment Type: Full Time