Registered Respiratory Therapist

Huron Health System; Goderich; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexandra Marine and General Hospital in Goderich, Ontario is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join the Cardiorespiratory Department on a temporary full-time, temporary part-time, or casual basis. The successful candidate will help support the growing program while hours are arranged to suit both candidate and unit needs.

Applicants should be a graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program or in final year, be in good standing with CRTO or pursuing registration, and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program or currently enrolled in the final year with expected graduation prior to employment.
• CRTO member in good standing, or actively pursuing registration as a student or graduate.
• Current BCLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications, or willingness to obtain within an agreed timeframe.
• New graduates and students nearing completion are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Work Monday to Friday up to 37.5 hours per week with no evenings, weekends, or holidays.
• Comprehensive orientation and training will be provided.
• Perform and interpret cardiorespiratory testing and related assessments as part of patient care.
• Operate and troubleshoot cardiorespiratory diagnostic equipment and support patient management.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver quality care.

Skills

Acute care RT experience

Inpatient/outpatient RT

Cardiorespiratory testing

Meditech EMR

Education & troubleshooting

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Therapy program / final year student

CRTO registration in good standing or pursuing registration

BCLS, ACLS & NRP certification or willingness to obtain

New graduates encouraged to apply

Job description

At AMGH, we’re proud to operate as a 24/7 hospital that provides essential care to our community, and that means we rely on a wide variety of roles, schedules, and staffing models to keep everything running smoothly.

You may notice many part-time or temporary postings. Here’s why:

We work with multiple unions and maintain a diverse range of positions to ensure we can deliver continuous, reliable care. Part-time roles, as well as backfilling for temporary leaves of absence, are a vital part of how we support our teams and patients every single day. These positions also offer valuable flexibility, growth opportunities, and pathways into future full-time roles as they become available.

The Cardiorespiratory Department is lookingto add one (1) new Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to their team tosupport the growing needs of the program .

We are currently recruiting for a TemporaryFull-Time, Temporary Part-Time, or Casual Respiratory Therapist position. AlexandraMarine and General Hospital is committed to working with the successfulcandidate to determine hours that mutually support the candidate’s needs whilealso balancing the needs of the program. Applicants are encouraged to indicatetheir preferred employment status in their application.

The successful candidate will have theopportunity to work Monday to Friday, up to 37.5 hours per week. No evenings,weekends, or holidays are required in this role.

Newgraduates with related clinical experience are encouraged to apply.

Comprehensiveorientation and training will be provided to the successful candidate.

Qualifications:

• Graduate ofan accredited Respiratory Therapy program, or currently enrolled in the finalyear of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program with an expected graduationdate prior to commencement of employment.
• Member in good standing with the CRTO, or actively pursuingregistration as a student, or graduate respiratory therapist.
• Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), AdvancedCardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), orwillingness to obtain certification within an agreed-upon timeframe.
• New graduates and students nearing successful completion of theirRespiratory Therapy program are encouraged to apply.

Required Skills:

• Previous experienceworking as a Respiratory Therapist in an acute care hospital setting isconsidered an asset.
• Previousexperience working as a Respiratory Therapist in an inpatient and outpatientsetting is considered an asset.
• Previousexperience performing and interpreting respiratory and cardiorespiratorydiagnostic testing
• Experience withpatient assessment, clinical documentation, and electronic medical records (Meditech)is preferred.
• Experienceproviding consultation, education, and troubleshooting related tocardiorespiratory equipment and therapies is considered an asset.
• Demonstratedability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinaryhealthcare team.

Abilities:

• Proficiency in themanagement of high flow oxygen, non-invasive ventilation, and mechanicalventilation
• Proficiency inpulmonary function testing, ECGs, cardiac stress testing, holter monitoring,ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, pulse oximetry and arterial blood gassampling
• Strong patientassessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability tooperate and troubleshoot cardiorespiratory diagnostic equipment.
• Excellentcommunication, patient education, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to workeffectively both independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Strongorganizational and documentation skills, including proficiency with electronicmedical record systems.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties may be assigned and may not be limited to the scope of an individual department.

We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities regarding all employment activities, including access to jobs and accommodations during employment as required, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please advise the Human Resources department if you require accommodation.

NOTE: Only those applicants selected for an interview will be notified.

Personal information is collected under FIPPA and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment and if hired, the information collected may be incorporated into your personnel file and used and disclosed for the purpose of administering your employment. AMGH is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. We thank all candidates who submit their application.

Choosing AMGH as your employer opens the door to many professional development opportunities and training supports. Applicants may be eligible for the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness and Tuition Support Program for Nurses programs.

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