Registered Respiratory Therapist - (216616)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Nanaimo is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to be part of the patient care team. This role is essential for providing diagnostic data and therapeutic interventions while ensuring the safety of respiratory equipment application. Candidates must graduate from a recognized program and hold certain certifications. Strong communication and stress management skills are critical.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognised Respiratory Therapy program.
• Eligible for registered membership with the BCSRT.
• Life Support C Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Provides diagnostic data and therapeutic intervention.
• Ensures safe application of respiratory equipment.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Stress management

Independent work

Decision making in emergencies

Physical ability

Office equipment operation

Education

Graduation from a recognised Respiratory Therapy program

Eligible for membership with BCSRT

Life Support C Certificate

Instructor's Certificate

Job description

Overview

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

As a member of the patient care team, the Registered Respiratory Therapist provides diagnostic data, therapeutic intervention, and ensures the safe and appropriate application of a variety of respiratory equipment.

Qualifications

Education, Training And Experience

Graduation from a recognised Respiratory Therapy program and eligible for registered membership with the British Columbia Society of Respiratory Therapists (BCSRT). Life Support C Certificate required, Instructor's Certificate an asset.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with others effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in highly stressful environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions in emergency situations and establish priorities.
• Demonstrated physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related office equipment.