Respiratory Therapist

Fraser Health Authority

Abbotsford

On-site

CAD 52,197 - 65,174

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A Leading Health Care Provider is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for casual opportunities at Abbotsford Regional Hospital in British Columbia. The role involves performing assessments and providing therapeutic interventions in respiratory therapy. Candidates should be accredited by the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care and hold a CPR certificate. This position offers a competitive hourly salary ranging from CAD $37.89 to $47.31.

Qualifications

Graduated from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
Successfully completed the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care credentialing exam.
Eligible for CSRT and BCSRT membership.
Current CPR Level C certification and maintained NRP certification.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic and therapeutic assessments related to respiratory therapy.
Maintain accurate documentation according to departmental standards.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings for patient care goals.
Monitor, clean, and maintain respiratory equipment.
Engage in quality improvement activities and in-service education.
Contribute to respiratory therapy student education.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Equipment operation

Physical capability

Education

Graduation from accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Completion of Canadian Board of Respiratory Care credentialing exam

Current CPR Level C certification

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Respiratory Therapist role at Fraser Health Authority. We have exciting opportunities to work casual as a Respiratory Therapist at Abbotsford Regional Hospital in Abbotsford, BC.

Fraser Health values diversity in the work force and strives to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner.

Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $37.89 - $47.31 / hour

Responsibilities

Performs diagnostic and therapeutic assessments, interventions and follow-ups as related to respiratory therapy such as assisting with cardiopulmonary resuscitation and providing support initiating/maintaining mechanical ventilation support of adults, children and infants, providing airway management, patient evaluation, and daily care of patients as prescribed.
Maintains documentation by ensuring reports, records and workload statistics are complete and accurate according to established departmental standards.
Participates in the interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care goals, therapeutic/diagnostic strategies and program related issues.
Monitors and performs required maintenance, cleaning, calibration, evaluation and quality control of respiratory and related equipment: reports supply needs as required; maintains relevant logs/reports.
Participates in quality improvement activities such as the development, implementation and evaluation of written procedures and standards, development of assessment forms and patient materials, and program descriptions as required.
Provides in-service education as required.
Participates in meetings and departmental committees and contributes to problem identification and resolution.
Participates in Respiratory Therapy student education and various in-services for staff and the community as required.
Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
Successful completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care credentialing exam.
Eligible for membership with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) and British Columbia Society of Respiratory Therapists (BCSRT).
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Level C. Possession of and maintained Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

Skills And Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
Ability to organize and prioritize work.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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