Advanced Practice Respiratory Therapist Pediatric Neonatal Transport

Shared Health-Soins Communs; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health provider in Manitoba seeks an Advanced Practice Respiratory Therapist for Pediatric Neonatal Transport. The role involves critical patient care during transport using established protocols. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in NICU/PICU and relevant certifications. The position is full-time, offering a dynamic environment and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 3 years NICU/PICU experience within the last 5 years.
• Current in BLS, PALS, NRP.
• Maintain continuing education credits in respiratory therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic and advanced level patient care to pediatric and neonatal patients.
• Collaborate with transport coordinators and healthcare professionals.
• Adhere to Patient Transport Program protocols.

Skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Entry-to-practice academic credential in Respiratory Therapy

Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support

Current registration with the MARRT

Job description

Advanced Practice Respiratory Therapist Pediatric Neonatal Transport

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Requisition ID: 382633

Position Number: 20090875

Posting End Date: June 15, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Shared Health - Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit: SH Child Health Transport & Med Air Srv

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 07/15/2025 - 07/31/2026

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 0.70

Anticipated Shift: Days;Nights;Weekends

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 12.00

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $54.496 , $56.130 , $57.810 , $59.549 , $61.337 , $63.176 , $65.071

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Manager of Patient Transport Program for supervision and guidance in the expanded role function, the incumbent is responsible for the provision of basic and advanced level patient care to pediatric and neonatal patients during inter-facility transport (regionally, provincially and nationally) May assume responsibility for and provide care to single or multiple patients during inter-facility transport, in accordance with Patient Transport Program protocols. Works collaboratively with transport coordinators (RT & RN), WEMS, paramedics, MTCC dispatch, STARS, LifeFlight, hospital site staff or other transport partners’ practices in accordance with philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards of the hospital; functions within the guidelines of the protocols for the transport program that are reviewed and agreed on by medical, nursing and respiratory care directors.

Experience

• Requires a minimum of 3 years of NICU and/or PICU experience within the last 5 years.
• Critical care transport experience is preferred.
  
  
  

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Entry-to-practice academic credential in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited Canadian program or a MARRT approved equivalent, if internationally educated, is required.
• Current in BLS, PALS, NRP, CAMATA required.
• Certification in ATLS preferred.
• Canadian Society Respiratory Therapy (CSRT) membership, or equivalent is preferred.
• Computer literacy.
• Must successfully pass Medication Calculation Test.
• Must successfully pass Pediatric/Neonatal Transport Course.
• Maintain continuing education credits in the related area of practice.
  
  
  

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• 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.
• Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
• Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred.
  
  
  

Qualifications And Skills

• Ability to work independently with limited direction.
• Ability to interpret and apply protocols in response to clinical situations.
• Ability to apply critical thinking during stressful situations.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to utilize independence and flexibility in planning daily workload.
• Maintains currency in Respiratory Therapy practice.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time without resting.
• May require bending, crouching, and kneeling.
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity are required (keyboarding, fine motor skills).
• Work area includes riding in enclosed spaces such as ambulances, helicopters and airplanes.
• Must demonstrate the use of safe and effective body mechanics while working with clients.
• Ability to 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, D and E size gas cylinders and other equipment (weighing up to 20 kg) and occasionally assisting with moving up to 100 kg.
• Ability to push wheeled medical equipment.
• Ability to assist with the positioning of clients.
• May be required to occasionally work extended hours.
• Flexible working hours required to provide 24 hour/day, 7 day/week coverage, including rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.
• 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.
• Work environment commonly provides exposure to high noise levels.
  
  
  

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

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