Respiratory Therapist

eBrandon; Brandon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada is hiring Respiratory Therapists for full-time and part-time roles in Brandon and Dauphin. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will play a crucial role in providing care to acute patients within interdisciplinary teams across various units, including ICU and ER. Candidates must possess the necessary licensure and certifications along with leadership skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Competitive hourly wages are offered.

Qualifications

• Eligible for and maintains licensure to practice as a respiratory therapist in the Province of Manitoba.
• Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Neonatal Resuscitation Program.
• Demonstrated leadership and written/oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform intubations, arterial line insertions, and patient transports.
• Assist interdisciplinary teams managing acute and complex patients.
• Participate in managing Quality Control and Standards of Respiratory Care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Quality Control

Organizational skills

Ability to prioritize

Education

Licensure to practice as a Respiratory Therapist

Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification

Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification

Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification

Job description

Prairie Mountain Health is hiring Respiratory Therapists in Brandon and Dauphin!

Full Time and Part Time opportunities available.

Hourly Wage: $44.427 - $53.044

Job Summary

Consider joining the team of dedicated and highly skilled Respiratory Therapists (RTs) at the Brandon Regional Health Centre (BRHC). RTs at BRHC utilize their full scope of practice with performing intubations, arterial line insertions, patient transports and more. You will be able to utilize all the theory and practice you gained in your education to assist the interdisciplinary teams managing acute and complex patients across the lifespan (neonates to geriatrics).

RTs in BRHC are valued members of the interdisciplinary teams in ER, ICU, NICU and throughout the facilities. BRHC is a regional referral centre with 291 acute care beds. As we expand our hospital to include a new 16 bed intensive care unit (ICU) and 30 bed internal medicine unit, we need more RTs to provide quality respiratory care to the people of PMH.

Qualifications

• Eligible for and maintains licensure to practice as a respiratory therapist in the Province of Manitoba
• Certified in Advance Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life support or Neonatal Resuscitation Program
• Must have an extensive knowledge of each area of the department, both in procedures and techniques in order to operate area, assist in area, and analyze technical procedures and problems in each area
• Must have special ability and knowledge in Quality Control and Standards of Respiratory Care, exhibited qualities of leadership, teaching and self-improvement; Must be able to provide input and planning in a clinical setting
• Demonstrated leadership
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Ability to prioritize in a changing environment
• Strong organizational, decision making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to display independent judgmentAbility to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis