Casual Part-Time Registered Respiratory Therapist

CASUAL PART-TIME REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

CASUAL PART-TIME REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

As part of the inter-professional team, the Registered Respiratory Therapist plays an essential role in providing quality and patient/family centered care. The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides therapeutic and diagnostic services to patients with compromised cardio-respiratory status and related conditions.

Rate of Pay: $39,501 – $54,878

Job Duties

• The Respiratory Therapist will provide care to patients and support to the health care team within multiple departments including;
  Pulmonary Function Lab, ICU, Acute Medicine, Endoscopy Program, Surgical Inpatients, Perioperative Care, and the Emergency Department
• Travel to Four Counties Health Services as needed
• Position Available Immediately

Job Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy
• Current general registration in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO)
• Current BCLS certification required
• Current ACLS certification preferred
• Current NRP certification preferred
• Neonatal and pediatric experience preferred
• Recent 2 years experience within an adult acute care setting
• Demonstrated skills and ability in ECG interpretations, pressure monitoring, airway management and mechanical ventilation
• Demonstrated proficiency in adult oral endotracheal intubation, adult arterial blood gas sampling, and adult tracheostomy management and care
• Demonstrated knowledge of the respiratory care, support and critical care management of adult critical care patients
• Demonstrated knowledge and maintenance of respiratory, resuscitation and anesthesia related equipment
• Demonstrated knowledge, assessment and perform pulmonary function testing
• Experience with administration of conscious sedation preferred
• Experience assessing and monitoring patient vitals signs and ETCO2 during procedures preferred
• Demonstrated ability to perform venipuncture and vascular access
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and self-directed learning
• Demonstrated ability to assess concurrent demands, set priorities, organize work and maintain accuracy and concentration during periods of high activity
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, communication and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as an active member of the health care team
• Demonstrated excellence in attendance
• Understanding and use of good body mechanics
• Cerner experience required, as well as basic computer skills in a Windows environment

Qualified individuals interested in this opportunity may submit a resume using the online form.

At the MHA, we are committed to the principles of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion — values that strengthen our healthcare team and the communities we serve. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and a sense of true belonging.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds: women, racialized individuals, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and those of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities, and all individuals who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.

The MHA is also pleased to provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process, in accordance with the AODA and the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you require any accommodations, please contact Human Resources 1.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check/Vulnerable Sector Check) completed in the last 12 months (original document) prior to commencing employment.

* Accommodations are available on request for interviews and other selection processes*