Respiratory Therapist

Fraser Health Authority; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 115,160,000 - 143,843,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Health Authority in Abbotsford is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our team. You will perform diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care, including ventilation support, while maintaining thorough documentation and participating in quality improvement initiatives.

The role requires graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, eligibility for CSRT/BCSRT, and current CPR (Level C) with NRP certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Successful completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care credentialing exam.
• Eligible for membership with the CSRT and BCSRT.
• Current CPR, Level C; Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic assessments, interventions and follow-ups related to respiratory therapy, including CPR support and mechanical ventilation for adults, children and infants.
• Maintains documentation and workload statistics per departmental standards.
• Participates in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient care goals and strategies.
• Monitors and maintains respiratory equipment; reports supply needs and logs.
• Contributes to quality improvement by developing procedures and materials.
• Provides in-service education as required.
• Participates in meetings and committees and helps identify/resolvet problems.
• Involved in Respiratory Therapy student education and staff trainings.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Equipment operation

Physical ability

Education

Respiratory Therapy degree

CSRT/BCSRT eligibility

CPR Level C

NRP certification

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $40.19 - $50.20 / hour

Job Summary

Come work with us!

We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek 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.

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including earning four weeks of vacation in your first year, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

Detailed Overview

Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures related to respiratory therapy: assists with in-service education and provides input into program development.

Responsibilities

1. 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.
2. Maintains documentation by ensuring reports, records and workload statistics are complete and accurate according to established departmental standards.
3. Participates in the interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care goals, therapeutic/diagnostic strategies and program related issues.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Provides in-service education as required.
7. Participates in meetings and departmental committees and contributes to problem identification and resolution.
8. Participates in Respiratory Therapy student education and various in-services for staff and the community as required.
9. 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.