Respiratory Therapist, Royal Columbian Hospital

Salary

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

Join an exceptional team at Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH) in New Westminster, BC—where your work truly makes a difference.

At RCH, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, life‑saving care to patients who need it most, all within a fast‑paced, supportive clinical environment.

Located in the heart of New Westminster, you’ll enjoy a vibrant community known for its scenic waterfront views along the Fraser River. Centrally positioned in Metro Vancouver, the city offers easy access to Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and Delta—making it a convenient and connected place to live and work.

• 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 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

Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures related to respiratory therapy: assists with in‑service education and provides input into program development.

• Performs 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.
• Maintains documentation by ensuring reports, records and workload statistics are complete and accurate according to established departmental standards.
• Participates in the interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care goals, therapeutic/diagnostic strategies and program related issues.
• Monitors and performs required maintenance, cleaning, calibration, evaluation and quality control of respiratory and related equipment: reports supply needs as required; maintains relevant logs/reports.
• Participates 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.
• Provides in‑service education as required.
• Participates in meetings and departmental committees and contributes to problem identification and resolution.
• Participates in Respiratory Therapy student education and various in‑services for staff and the community as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• 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.

• 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.