Registered Respiratory Therapist

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Corporate discounts

On-site gyms

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide comprehensive respiratory assessments and management plans across multiple sites. You will deliver round-the-clock respiratory therapy as part of interdisciplinary teams, supporting ventilated patients and families.

The role requires CRTO registration, BLS (ACLS preferred), and 1–2 years of related experience, with shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current CRTO registration.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• 1–2 years of related experience.
• CSRT/RTSO membership.
• Interdisciplinary teamwork and strong communication skills.
• Proficient in EMR documentation.

Responsibilities

• Care and management of mechanically ventilated patients with a tracheostomy.
• Airway management.
• Tracheostomy tube management and oxygen therapy assessments.
• Identify and address educational needs of patients and families.
• Provide care per professional and organizational standards.
• Perform arterial blood gas sampling and analysis.
• Provide clinical leadership during a Code Blue.
• Supervise students and train external partners; flexible schedule (days/evenings/nights/weekends).

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Time management

Patient-focused care

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 37.74 - CAD 52.73 - hourly

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Union: ONA - RT
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: West Park Healthcare Centre
Department: Respiratory Therapy
Reports to: Manager, Program Services
Hours: 0 to 37.5 hours
Wage Range: $37.74 - $52.73 per hour. Start rate non-negotiable.
Shifts: 12-Hour Shifts (Days/Nights, Weekends)
Status: Permanent, Part-Time
Closing Date: October 9, 2026

Position Summary:

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for providing comprehensive respiratory assessments and management plans for patients with respiratory conditions. Our RRTs are front-line healthcare providers who provide respiratory therapy service 24/7 and work within multiple interdisciplinary teams throughout the Centre.

Duties

• Care and management of mechanically ventilated patients with a tracheostomy in accordance with Centre’s guidelines and policies
• Airway management
• Tracheostomy tube management and oxygen therapy assessments/management
• Identifies and addresses the educational needs of patients and families
• Provides patient care in accordance with all professional and organizational Standards
• Responsible to perform arterial blood gas sampling and analysis
• Provide clinical leadership during a Code Blue
• The RRTs will participate in student supervision, providing education and training to external partners. RRTs are required to work a flexible schedule (days, evenings, nights and weekends)

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program for Respiratory Therapy
• Current registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO).
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification is required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is preferred
• Membership in CSRT/RTSO
• Excellent communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills as they relate to patient care and ventilation management
• Experience in Pulmonary function testing (PFT) is an asset
• 1 to 2 years of related experience
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary healthcare team environment
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and ongoing professional development
• Delivers care with a patient-focused approach
• Competent in a variety of computer skills including electronic medical record documentation

Additional Information

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.