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Department / Unit: Respiratory Therapy - RHC

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated

Start Date:

ASAP

FTE: 1.00

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 11.63

Annual Base

Hours:

2015

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

• Recent and relevant clinical experience preferred.

• Degree/diploma in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent education as recognized by the Manitoba Association of Registered Respiratory Therapists (MARRT).

• Current registration with the MARRT required.
• Current registration/membership in the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) is required or an equivalent, as determined by the employer, for therapists not eligible for CSRT registration.
• Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) provider level.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

• Knowledge of principles of Respiratory Therapy.
• Knowledge of relevant Workplace Safety and Health responsibilities.
• Ability to express ideas and thoughts in English both verbally and in-written format.
• Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other disciplines.
• Demonstrated professional judgment and initiative.
• Knowledge of the physical, social, cultural and economic aspects of client care.
• Demonstrated effective organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, conflict resolution and decision-making skills.
• Ability to adapt to new concepts, techniques and best practice in the academic and clinical fields of health care knowledge.
• Knowledge and understanding of evidence informed and evidence-based practice.
• Working knowledge of research.
• Ability to perform both independently and as a team member.
• Ability to critically evaluate and apply relevant knowledge to practice.
• Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment.
• Ability to support and implement change.
• Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development.
• Ability to select appropriate communication methods pertinent to the situation.
• Ability to listen and comprehend effectively.
• Ability to organize workload and set priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work safely without injury to self, to patients/residents, or to other staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with patients/residents, family members and coworkers.

• Ability to stand and walk and perform manual ventilation with one or both hands for prolonged periods.
• Ability to run to emergencies.
• Ability to lift heavy medical equipment including measuring devices, monitors, gas cylinders and other equipment (weighing up to 15 pounds/6.8 kg).
• Ability to push wheeled medical equipment.
• Ability to move H and M size gas cylinders (weighing 66 to 100 pounds/30 to 45.5 kg).
• Ability to assist with the positioning of clients.
• May be required to occasionally work extended hours and take on-call.
• May be required to work a variety of shifts including weekends.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, radiation, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress etc.
• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/staff/visitors.

This position requires a current satisfactory…