Respiratory Aide – Royal Columbian Hospital

Respiratory Aide – Royal Columbian Hospital

Salary: CAD $27.56 - $27.56 per hour

Job Summary: We are currently looking to fill a Casual opportunity for a Respiratory Aide at Royal Columbian Hospital located in New Westminster
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Royal Columbian Hospital is conveniently located adjacent to the Sapperton Sky Train station on the Expo Line, making it easily accessible by public transit for both patients and staff. Join us on an exciting project and make history. The Royal Columbian Hospital Redevelopment Project (RCHRP) is a multi‑year, multi‑phase project to increase the hospital's capacity, beds, and services. When the full redevelopment is complete, the people of British Columbia will have increased access to cardiac, trauma, mental health, maternity, and NICU services and beds.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive, 100% Employer‑Paid Benefits:
  Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.
• Generous Vacation Time:
  Eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
• Benefit Portability:
  Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
• Immediate Pension Enrollment:
  Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
• Maternity Top‑Up:
  Receive an 87% top‑up during maternity leave.
• Trans Link Pass Subsidy:
  Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on Trans Link passes.
• Additional employee discounts and perks available.
• Eligibility based on employment status.

Detailed Overview: Collects, cleans, sterilizes, assembles, and distributes respiratory supplies and equipment to/from all patient care areas in accordance with established procedures; maintains supplies and equipment inventory and orders supplies as required.

Responsibilities:

• Retrieve and clean designated respiratory equipment from all user areas utilizing cold decontamination methods.
• Assemble, package, and deliver respiratory equipment and supplies to all patient care areas.
• Check portable oxygen tank levels daily and replace tanks as required.
• Assemble all ventilator circuits, auxiliary breathing circuits, and therapy equipment.
• Report and/or remove from use any malfunctioning equipment or supplies; replace worn parts such as Y‑connectors and discoloured tubing.
• Take phone messages concerning patient treatments and lab results for delivery to staff members concerned.
• Carry out routine cleaning of work and storage areas.
• Maintain and order inventory of respiratory supplies as required.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from a recognised program in Sterile Supply processing, plus one year of recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organise work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

The hospital is committed to planetary health, diversity, and inclusiveness. All individuals are treated with respect, care, and trust in an equitable, culturally safe environment.