Anaesthesia Respiratory Therapist

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking health authority is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will provide essential technical support within the Operating Room, ensuring that all anaesthesia equipment is functional and calibrated. You will assist with various therapeutic services, including induction and intubation, contributing to high-quality patient care. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment committed to equitable health care. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the required qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience as a Respiratory Therapist required.
• Experience in an Operating Room environment desired.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support to the Department of Anaesthesia.
• Coordinates maintenance of anaesthesia equipment.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Induction and Intubation

Intravenous Therapy

Bronchodilator Therapy

Ability to work with limited supervision

Education

Licensed to practice Respiratory Therapy in Manitoba

Job description

Requisition ID: 380470

Position Number: 20032134

Posting End Date: May 13, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: Grace Hospital

Department / Unit: Operating Room - GGH

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: 05/19/2025

FTE: Casual

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 0

Salary: $39.333 - $46.962 (step values may vary)

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.

Position Overview

Provides technical support to the Department of Anaesthesia, ensuring that anaesthesia and related equipment are functional and calibrated. Coordinates preventative maintenance and servicing of all related equipment. Therapeutic services include assisting with induction and intubation, intravenous therapy, and bronchodilator therapy. Maintains anaesthetic supplies.

Experience

• 1 year previous experience as a Respiratory Therapist required.
• Experience in an Operating Room environment desired.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Currently licensed to practice Respiratory Therapy in the Province of Manitoba.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current in CPR at the BCLS level.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to work with limited supervision.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

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 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 across the WRHA legal entity that combine to exceed 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be asked to participate in a skills assessment.

Applications received after the closing time will not be considered.

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