Company Overview:
Sigma Consulting Group, headquartered in Lagos, is a distinguished recruitment firm providing end-to-end recruitment solutions and strategic business consulting services across Africa. With over a decade of expertise, we specialize in specialist executive search, volume recruitment, and RPO, catering to high-demand sectors such as healthcare, technology, oil and gas, and e-commerce.
About Our Client:
Our client is a leading healthcare provider in Lagos State, Nigeria, committed to providing comprehensive medical services and compassionate care to patients with respiratory conditions. With state-of-the-art facilities and a dedicated team of respiratory therapists, our client offers specialized respiratory care to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.
Role Summary:
As a Respiratory Therapist at our client’s healthcare facility, you will play a crucial role in assessing, treating, and managing patients with respiratory disorders. You will conduct diagnostic tests, administer respiratory therapies, and provide patient education and support to optimize respiratory function and improve overall health.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive respiratory assessments to evaluate patients’ lung function and respiratory status.
- Perform diagnostic tests such as spirometry, arterial blood gas analysis, and pulse oximetry to assess respiratory function and oxygenation.
- Administer respiratory therapies and treatments, including oxygen therapy, bronchodilator therapy, and airway clearance techniques, according to physician orders and treatment protocols.
- Monitor patients’ response to respiratory treatments and therapies, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to optimize outcomes and alleviate symptoms.
- Provide patient education on respiratory conditions, treatment options, medication use, and lifestyle modifications to promote self-management and compliance with therapy.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients with respiratory disorders.
- Document all respiratory care interventions, assessments, and patient responses accurately and timely in the electronic health record.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field.
- Valid certification or licensure as a Respiratory Therapist.
- Proven experience working as a Respiratory Therapist, preferably in a hospital setting.
- Strong clinical skills and knowledge of respiratory therapy techniques and equipment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Access to state-of-the-art respiratory therapy equipment and technology.
- Supportive work environment fostering collaboration and innovation.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement benefits.
How to Apply:
Send your CV and cover letter to hiring@mysigma.io with the subject line “Respiratory Therapist Application”.