Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

Job Description

Accountabilities:

• Consulting as a resource to the patient care team regarding cardio-respiratory technical and/or clinical issues
• Respiratory assessment of the adult, paediatric and neonatal patient
• Ongoing application, maintenance and calibration of cardio-respiratory support devices and monitoring equipment including advanced ventilatory modalities and ventilatory strategies
• Providing expertise in airway management
• Providing expertise in the initiation and application of O2 therapy and adjuncts
• Providing expertise in the delivery of medication by inhalation
• Consulting with other members of the multidisciplinary health care team in devising a plan of care
• Utilizes evidenced based guidelines in the practice of respiratory therapy
• Reporting workload measures and participating in quality assurance activities
• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program
• Member in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
• Member of CSRT and RTSO preferred
• Current BCLS, ACLS, NRP certification
• Current PALS certification preferred
• Current certification in adult intubation and adult radial arterial line insertion
• Current certification in neonatal intubation preferred
• Actively participates in continuing education
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and supportively in a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated clinical expertise, critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
• Excellent work performance and attendance record
• Travel between and work at all Osler sites as operationally require

Additional Information

Hours: Currently days/nights, 12 hours shifts including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

The successful candidate may be scheduled or reassigned at any Osler site based on operational needs.

Salary:
Minimum: $41.98 per hour
Maximum: $54.52 per hour

This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Reward Program. Some conditions may apply.

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