Respiratory Therapy Specialist - Apprentice - Chennai

With a passion for life

Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers – and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.

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Job Overview

The Respiratory Therapist Specialist – Apprentice program is designed for fresh graduates aspiring to build a career in respiratory care and mechanical ventilation technology. As part of a leading healthcare/medical device organization, the apprentice will receive intensive training on mechanical ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP systems, and other respiratory care devices while supporting clinical teams in hospitals.

This is a structured learning role with strong exposure to real-world clinical workflows, device handling, and interaction with ICU/critical care staff.

Job Responsibilities and Essential Duties

Clinical & Technical Learning

• Learn the fundamentals of mechanical ventilation, respiratory parameters, and device operations.
• Assist senior respiratory therapists and application specialists during ventilator demonstrations, installations, and clinical support sessions.
• Observe and assist with ventilator setup, configuration, and monitoring in ICU, NICU, PICU, and emergency settings.
• Understand different ventilation modes (e.g., Volume Control, Pressure Control, SIMV, CPAP).

Application & Customer Support

• Support in conducting product demos and hands-on training for clinicians and nurses.
• Assist in troubleshooting basic device issues under guidance from senior team members.
• Learn how to document feedback, clinical observations, and usage patterns from hospitals.

Device Management & Compliance

• Help in performing routine checks, preventive maintenance, and performance assessments of ventilators.
• Ensure proper cleaning, handling, and safety protocols for all respiratory devices.
• Follow company SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and hospital infection control norms.

Training & Certification

• Participate in structured internal training programs on respiratory therapy and ventilator technology.
• Complete skill assessments, modules, and certification milestones during the apprenticeship period.

Minimum Requirements

• Education (Freshers Only): Bachelor’s Degree in: Respiratory Therapy / Respiratory Care

Preferred Knowledge

• Basic understanding of Human Respiratory physiology
• Interest in mechanical ventilation and critical care devices
• Comfort working in hospital/ICU environments

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong learning mindset and passion for respiratory care
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for hospital interactions
• Technical curiosity for medical devices and technology
• Ability to work under supervision in fast paced clinical settings
• Willingness to travel locally for hospital visits

Benefits & Growth Opportunities

• Hands-on training with advanced ventilator systems and respiratory technology
• Exposure to real hospital environments, ICU workflows, and critical care teams
• Mentorship from experienced respiratory therapists and application experts
• Certificate of Apprenticeship upon completion
• Strong career pathway into:
• Respiratory Therapist
• Application Specialist – Ventilators
• Clinical Specialist – Critical Care
• Product Trainer / Clinical Educator
• Technical Support Specialist (Medical Devices)

About the Apprenticeship Program

This apprenticeship is built to develop future-ready respiratory care professionals who can operate confidently in critical care environments and support hospitals with advanced ventilator solutions. The program blends classroom learning, field exposure, and supervised clinical practice.

About us

With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.