Employed Student Respiratory Therapist

Providence Healthcare; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Employed Student Respiratory Therapist to join their innovative team. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide direct respiratory therapy care to patients while working under the guidance of experienced professionals. You will be involved in assessing patient health, collaborating on care plans, and ensuring the highest standards of care are met. With a focus on inclusivity and community health, this position allows you to contribute meaningfully while developing your skills in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about respiratory therapy and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

State-of-the-art facilities

Inclusive culture

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited Respiratory Therapy Program and Basic Life Support certification required.
• Strong communication, organization, and critical thinking skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct respiratory therapy care under supervision and assist with various procedures.
• Collaborate on patient care plans and evaluate patient responses to interventions.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Organization of workload and prioritization

Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

Effective interaction with internal and external contacts

Education

Successful completion of Level 1 clinical placement from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

Continued enrollment in a recognized education program

Certification in Basic Life Support or equivalent

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $30.40/Hr. - CAD $37.96/Hr.

Summary

Under the direction and/or support of the Respiratory Therapy Professional Practice Leader, Site Leader, Research, Education & Practice Coordinator, or supervising Respiratory Therapist, the Employed Student Respiratory Therapist:

• provides direct respiratory therapy care to patients commensurate with their level of education and training
• operates in accordance with the program philosophy, principles, and policies (Indigenous Cultural Safety, cultural humility and anti-racism principles, competency guidelines, and Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) Standards for Respiratory practices)

What You Bring

Education:

• Successful completion of Level 1 clinical placement from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Continued enrollment in a recognized education program.
• Certification in Basic Life Support or equivalent.

Skills & Abilities:

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Organization of workload and prioritization.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective interaction with internal and external contacts

What We Offer

• State-of-the-art facilities: The new St.Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities.
• A competitive salary: $30.40 - $37.96 CAD
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons.

Your Day to Day:

• Assess, record, and report patient health status through data collection, observation, physical assessments, and collaboration with the Respiratory Therapy team, multi-disciplinary team, patients, and families.
• Collaborate in the development and modification of patient care plans, including health-promoting relationships, goal setting, care action prioritization, and discharge planning.
• Provide Respiratory Therapy care under supervision, including assisting with procedures, therapies, interventions, oxygen therapy, administering medications, airway management, mechanical ventilation, patient education, crisis management, and supply/equipment maintenance.
• Evaluate patient response to interventions, modify care as needed, and participate in multidisciplinary team evaluations and discharge readiness assessments.
• Participate in quality improvement plans/activities, data collation, and adherence to health and safety requirements.
• Immediately report unsafe situations to supervisors or appropriate personnel.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.