Respiratory Therapist Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre

Salary  The salary range for this position is CAD $40.19 - $50.20 / hour

Job Summary  Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and a pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.
Fraser Health values diversity in the work force  Fraser Health values diversity in the work force and strives to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner.
Detailed Overview  Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures related to respiratory therapy: assists with in‑service education and provides input into program development.
Responsibilities   Perform diagnostic and therapeutic assessments, interventions and follow‑ups as related to respiratory therapy such as assisting with cardiopulmonary resuscitation and providing support initiating/maintaining mechanical ventilation support of adults, children and infants, providing airway management, patient evaluation, and daily care of patients as prescribed.
Maintain documentation by ensuring reports, records and workload statistics are complete and accurate according to established departmental standards.
Participate in the interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care goals, therapeutic/diagnostic strategies and program related issues.
Monitor and perform required maintenance, cleaning, calibration, evaluation and quality control of respiratory and related equipment: report supply needs as required; maintain relevant logs/reports.
Participate in quality improvement activities such as the development, implementation and evaluation of written procedures and standards, development of assessment forms and patient materials, and program descriptions as required.
Provide in‑service education as required.
Participate in meetings and departmental committees and contribute to problem identification and resolution.
Participate in Respiratory Therapy student education and various in‑services for staff and the community as required.
Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications  

Education and Experience  Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program. Successful completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care credentialing exam. Eligible for membership with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) and British Columbia Society of Respiratory Therapists (BCSRT).
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Level

C. Possession of and maintained Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
Ability to organize and prioritize work.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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