Respiratory Therapist

Union: ONA

Number of Positions: 2

New or Replacement role:
Replacement

Site:
Toronto General Hospital

Department:
Allied Health, Respiratory Therapy

Reports to:

Manager, Allied Health

Salary: $40.34 - $50.43 per hour

Hours:

0 - 37.5 hours per week

Shifts:

Various (Days, Nights, Weekends)

Status:
Permanent Part Time

Closing Date:
August 12, 2026

Respiratory Therapists provide respiratory therapy service 24/7 to patients in the Intensive Care Units, Emergency Department, Operating Rooms, Post Anesthetic Care Rooms, Wards and in other specialty areas such as the Hyperbaric Medicine Unit.

• assisting with airway management; responding to all cardiac and respiratory arrest, trauma; attending intra and inter-hospital transports of critically ill patients;
• administer specialty aerosolized and MDI medications;
• acting as a resource for the nurses, residents and allied health personnel in Respiratory/Airway related care;
• participating in teaching patients the use of Respiratory Therapy equipment for both hospital and home care use;
• performing diagnostic tests such as bedside spirometry, oxygen saturation, blood gas analysis, administering oxygen and other medical gas therapy;
• assist with bronchoscopies managing all ventilated patients according to departmental ventilation protocols; being an integral member of the healthcare team.

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Previous experience as a Respiratory Therapist in Adult Critical Care preferred
• Registration with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists
• Registered with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
• Certified Hyperbaric Medical Technologist (CHT) preferred
• Ability to work in a Hyperbaric environment required and Hyperbaric Medicine experience preferred
• Ability to perform without direct supervision
• Effective communication skills
• Commitment to personal and professional development

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

Competitive offer packages

Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP  )

Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service

A flexible work environment

Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization

Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, Parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

EEO statement: UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace.

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