Leamington, ON, N8H 0B2, CAN
31 days ago
Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist Applications are being accepted for a Permanent Part-Time Respiratory Therapist to work on Respiratory. The successful applicant’s commitment to this position is 37.5 hours per bi weekly pay period and be available to work 0800-2000, 2000-0800, and 1000-2200 Monday-Sunday, including holidays. Education • Graduate of an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy required • Active member in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO) required • Successful Completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care (CRBC) exam required • Certificate in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required • Certificate in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required • Certificate in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required Skills and Ability • Demonstrates an understanding of the Regulated Health Professions Act 1991 (RHPA), and its requirements • Maintain the confidentiality of all patient information • Perform all duties with current and relevant professional, legal and ethical standards and evaluates outcomes according to those standards • Responsible for ongoing maintenance of competencies by participating in quality monitoring programs, recertification programs (Advanced Cardiac Life Support, NRP, PALS), appropriate education, and training, and for documenting such participation • Assist with ambulance offload, including; changing the patient, connecting them to the telemetry monitor and providing them with the call bell. • Administer respiratory medication as required. • Respond to call bells as appropriate and/or work with the interprofessional team to ensure patient needs are met. • Assist with patient transfers within and between hospitals as required. • Assist Emergency Department staff with Echocardiograms as required. • Collaborate with code team in code situations. Work Experience • Arterial line insertion, monitoring, etc. experience preferred • Arterial blood gas (ABG) collection and analysis experience preferred • Pulmonary function testing, including spirometry experience preferred • Bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) initiation experience preferred • Home Oxygen Saturation assessment experience preferred • Mechanical ventilation experience required • Cardiac resuscitation experience required • Critical patient transfer and transport experience preferred • Tracheostomy care experience required • Perform chest physiotherapy • Experience performing intubation procedures Other • Good attendance record and a level of fitness appropriate for the demands of the position is required **Applications submitted after 4:00 p.m. on the closing date will not be accepted.** _Erie Shores HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations available on request in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process as required under ESHC’s Accommodation Policy. If you require a specific accommodation, please contact the Human Resources department at HumanResources@eshc.org_ Applications are being accepted for a Permanent Part-Time Respiratory Therapist to work on Respiratory. The successful applicant’s commitment to this position is 37.5 hours per bi weekly pay period and be available to work 0800-2000, 2000-0800, and 1000-2200 Monday-Sunday, including holidays. Education • Graduate of an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy required • Active member in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO) required • Successful Completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care (CRBC) exam required • Certificate in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required • Certificate in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required • Certificate in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required Skills and Ability • Demonstrates an understanding of the Regulated Health Professions Act 1991 (RHPA), and its requirements • Maintain the confidentiality of all patient information • Perform all duties with current and relevant professional, legal and ethical standards and evaluates outcomes according to those standards • Responsible for ongoing maintenance of competencies by participating in quality monitoring programs, recertification programs (Advanced Cardiac Life Support, NRP, PALS), appropriate education, and training, and for documenting such participation • Assist with ambulance offload, including; changing the patient, connecting them to the telemetry monitor and providing them with the call bell. • Administer respiratory medication as required. • Respond to call bells as appropriate and/or work with the interprofessional team to ensure patient needs are met. • Assist with patient transfers within and between hospitals as required. • Assist Emergency Department staff with Echocardiograms as required. • Collaborate with code team in code situations. Work Experience • Arterial line insertion, monitoring, etc. experience preferred • Arterial blood gas (ABG) collection and analysis experience preferred • Pulmonary function testing, including spirometry experience preferred • Bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) initiation experience preferred • Home Oxygen Saturation assessment experience preferred • Mechanical ventilation experience required • Cardiac resuscitation experience required • Critical patient transfer and transport experience preferred • Tracheostomy care experience required • Perform chest physiotherapy • Experience performing intubation procedures Other • Good attendance record and a level of fitness appropriate for the demands of the position is required _Erie Shores HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations available on request in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process as required under ESHC’s Accommodation Policy. If you require a specific accommodation, please contact the Human Resources department at HumanResources@eshc.org_
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