🫁 Respiratory Therapist – Critical Care Medicine
Job Description
Join India’s Leading Critical Care Team at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai
✅ Summary
Apollo Hospitals, a pioneer in Indian healthcare, is hiring Respiratory Therapists for its Critical Care Medicine department in Chennai. This is a high-impact, full-time role in a modern ICU setup, ideal for healthcare professionals with training in respiratory therapy, critical care support, and ventilator management.
If you’re passionate about saving lives and advancing your career in a world-class medical environment, this Respiratory Therapist job in Chennai is your next step forward.
📋 Job Details at a Glance
| Job Title | Respiratory Therapist – Critical Care Medicine |
|---|---|
| Location | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Department | Critical Care / ICU |
| Hospital | Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai |
| Shift Type | Rotational (Day/Night) |
| Job Schedule | Full-time |
| Experience Required | 0–3 years (Freshers welcome) |
| Tools/Equipment | Ventilators, BIPAP/CPAP, ABG analyzers, EMR systems |
| Education | Bachelor’s in Respiratory Therapy or related field |
| Posting Date | September 3, 2025 |
| Apply Before | September 10, 2025 |
🩺 Key Responsibilities
As a Respiratory Therapist in the ICU, you’ll play a vital role in:
- Monitoring and managing ventilator-dependent patients
- Administering oxygen therapy and aerosolized medications
- Performing arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis and interpreting results
- Assisting physicians in bronchoscopy and airway management procedures
- Educating patients and families on respiratory care and equipment use
- Maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols
- Documenting care and updating electronic medical records (EMRs) accurately
💡 Required Skills
To succeed in this respiratory therapy position, candidates should have:
- Knowledge of ICU protocols and respiratory care practices
- Strong clinical decision-making under pressure
- Hands-on experience with ventilator troubleshooting
- Proficiency in ABG interpretation and critical care monitoring
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Attention to detail and patient-first attitude
🎓 Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy, Allied Health Sciences, or Life Sciences
- Certification in BLS/ACLS preferred
- Freshers with clinical training or internships in ICUs are encouraged to apply
🏥 Why Work at Apollo Hospitals?
- India’s most trusted name in healthcare
- Opportunity to work with the latest ICU and ventilator technology
- Interdisciplinary team environment in high-acuity settings
- Continuing education and certification support
- Transparent growth and promotion paths
- Work-life balance with structured shift rotations
📩 Apply Now
Interested in joining the critical care team at Apollo Hospitals Chennai?
👉 Click here to apply on the official Apollo Hospitals careers page
🕒 Deadline: Apply by September 10, 2025, for priority consideration.