Registered Respiratory Therapist

Sinai Health System; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health network in Toronto is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join their dedicated team. The role involves managing ventilation in critical care settings, conducting pulmonary function tests, and teaching medical residents. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and critical thinking skills, with a commitment to patient care. Opportunities for professional development and a collaborative working environment are provided.

Qualifications

• Excellent clinical skills and satisfactory work performance history.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage difficult airway and provide mechanical ventilation in the ICU.
• Perform diagnostic tests in the Pulmonary Function Testing lab.
• Assist Anesthesiologists in the Operating Room.
• Initiate asthma protocol and provide patient transport.
• Teach residents and conduct research.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Critical thinking skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy

Currently registered with College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist - (14166)

Job Type

Regular Full Time

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Organizational Department

Sinai Health -> Mount Sinai Hospital -> Health Disciplines -> Respiratory Therapy

Employee Group

Non Union

Location

Mount Sinai Hospital Campus - Toronto, ON M5G 1X5 CA (Primary)

Travel Requirement

Hours (subject to change)

37.5 hours per week

Salary Scale

CAD $49.71 - $56.51 (2025 NU30)

Job Description

Advance your respiratory therapy career with a team dedicated to your growth and meaningful impact across a diverse spectrum of care settings. At Sinai Health, Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs) work across a variety of settings, including the world-renowned Level 3 NICU and state-of-the-art ICU and Operating Room’s at Mount Sinai Hospital in addition to rehabilitation and palliative care at Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital. This dual focus allows you to build a versatile skill set, collaborate with leading specialists, and make a profound difference in patient outcomes across the spectrum of health care. We offer opportunities to enhance your professional growth by pursuing advanced certifications, such as becoming a Certified Respiratory Educator (CRE). Whether you aim to advance your knowledge in specialized areas like asthma, COPD, or smoking cessation, or seek to broaden your clinical expertise in critical care, we are committed to helping you reach your full potential as a Respiratory Therapist.

Is this you?

You thrive on using critical thinking to provide the best possible care to your patients. You don't hesitate to take initiative, whether it's suggesting an adjustment to a patient's ventilation plan based on the latest test results, identifying an opportunity to improve communication with the team, or seeking out new research on best practices for managing patients with complex respiratory needs. This proactive approach makes you a valuable asset.

You recognize that exceptional respiratory care is a team effort. You value the diverse skills and experiences of your colleagues, and you're eager to contribute your own expertise to the collective knowledge of the team. This collaborative spirit drives you to actively participate in interprofessional discussions, mentorship opportunities, and team-based initiatives to enhance patient care and advance the practice of respiratory therapy.

You're driven to continuously learn and expand your skillset. This role offers hands-on experience with respiratory technologies— such as neurally adjusted ventilatory assist (NAVA), high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFO), and high-frequency jet ventilation (HFJV), EIT (electrical impedance tomography) and TPP (transesophageal pulmonary pressure) allowing you to directly enhance patient care while developing specialized areas of practice.

About the Respiratory Therapy Team

Our respiratory therapy team comprises over 100 dedicated professionals who are committed to providing the highest quality care for patients with lung conditions and breathing difficulties. We deliver a broad range of therapies, including medications, mechanical interventions, and specialty gases, tailored to each patient’s needs. We support a wide range of clinical areas across both Mount Sinai and Hennick Bridgepoint Hospitals. In addition to inpatient care, our outpatient efforts empower patients through education, offering programs in asthma/COPD management, and smoking cessation. The Pulmonary Function lab provides support to our Respirology team by providing a complete range of diagnostic tests including Cardiopulmonary exercise testing and methacholine challenge tests.

Collaboration is central to our approach, with daily virtual huddles for team-wide alignment and ASCOM phone systems enabling specialized communication between our care settings. In addition to clinical care, we actively engage in research to improve outcomes and share knowledge through education.

In this role you will:

Within the ICU:

• Be responsible for difficult airway management, mechanical ventilation (non-invasive conventional, high frequency oscillation, use of lung protective strategies), nitric oxide/specialty gas therapies, patient transport, open bedside tracheostomy assistance, bronchoscopy assistance, radial arterial line insertion, hemodynamic monitoring, resuscitation and intubation/extubation
• Provide research and resident teaching

Within the NICU:

• Be responsible for airway management, intubation/extubation, hemodynamic monitoring, mechanical ventilation (conventional, high frequency oscillation, jet ventilation, and non-invasive), nitric oxide delivery, surfactant instillation, arterial punctures, arterial line monitoring, patient transport, research and resident teaching
• Be assigned to the case room working with neonatology, anesthesia and nursing to provide care to the newborn and mother

Within the Operating Room:

• Assist Anesthesiologists as part of the anesthesia care team
• Be responsible for hemodynamic monitoring, checking and administering blood/blood products, peripheral line insertion (arterial and venous), intubations/extubations, topicalizing upper airway, difficult airway management, post-operative ventilation, and teaching

Within the Emergency Department:

• Initiate asthma protocol, airway management and ventilation, patient transport and assist with procedural sedation
• On the medical/surgical wards, carry a Critical Care Response Team pager and be an integral member of the Rapid Response team
• Provide research and resident teaching

Within the Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) lab:

• Work closely with our Respirology team to provide diagnostic tests for the diagnosis and management of lung disease
• Perform the full spectrum of pulmonary function tests including spirometry, lung volume measurements, DLCO, Methacholine challenge tests and cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET)

Other areas of responsibility include:

• Non-invasive ventilation in our surgical step down unit, blood gases, arterial line insertion and monitoring, spirometry, home oxygen assessment, student education, research and mentorship

Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as required

Job Requirements

Mandatory

• Currently registered and in good standing with College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO)
• Successful completion of the Health Professionals Testing Canada (HPTC) National exam (Formerly the Canadian Board for Respiratory Care exam)
• Graduate from an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy

Preferred

• Member of CSRT, RTSO professional associations

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent communication and clinical skills
• Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere

If this sounds like you and you feel ready to build your career within respiratory therapy, apply now and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team.

Open Date

11/7/2025

Posting Deadline

11/21/2025

All applications must be submitted by no later than 4:00pm of the posting deadline date.

Employment at Sinai Health is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases. All employees and affiliates will follow safe work practices and comply with health and safety policies, procedures and training. If you believe you are one of the very few people who may require an exemption from vaccination, supporting medical information must be submitted to our Occupational Health department, who will review and assess.

Sinai Health is comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care. We deliver excellent care in hospital, community and home, focusing on the comprehensive needs of people. Sinai Health discovers and translates scientific breakthroughs, pushes boundaries for health solutions and educates future clinical and scientific leaders. Clinical areas of specialization include rehabilitation and complex continuing care, surgery and oncology, urgent and critical care, and women’s and infants’ health. The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute ranks among the top ten biomedical research institutes in the world. Sinai Health is a full affiliate of the University of Toronto.

As an equal opportunity employer who understands that diversity enriches our community and culture, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, disabled people/people with disabilities, women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require accommodation(s) due to disability at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact 416-586-4800 ext. 7050, or email [e-mail] .