Respiratory Therapist

Brant Community Healthcare System; Brantford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Brantford, Ontario is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive care to clients. Responsibilities include managing mechanically ventilated patients and supporting anesthesiology during procedures. The role requires a valid certificate from the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario and BCLS, ACLS, and potentially PALS certification. New graduates are welcome to apply.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Casual, Part time and Full time positions

HOOPP Pension Plan

Wellness matters - Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid certificate from the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario.
• Current BCLS, ACLS certification required. PALS and NPR certification an asset.
• Excellent attendance and work record.

Responsibilities

• Supporting anesthesiology in the Operating Room and Labour and Delivery.
• Managing mechanically ventilated patients according to protocols.
• Participating in the on-call rotation.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Education

Valid certificate from the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario

Job description

Overview

Brant Community Healthcare System is a two-site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario. The Brantford General is an acute care hospital. The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds. By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!

Why Choose BCHS?

• Tuition Reimbursement (Centralized Education Fund)
• Casual, Part time and Full time positions (4 on 5 off for full time nurses)
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Predictable work locations
• Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
• Support 24/7- you’re not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health and support staff).
• Wellness matters, our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
• Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, Critical Care, the successful applicant will be responsible for providing evidenced based, comprehensive, safe, effective and ethical care to all clients in need of Respiratory Therapist services.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supporting the functioning of the anesthesiology role in the Operating Room and Labour and Delivery.
• Managing mechanically ventilated patients including modification of ventilation in accordance with ventilation and weaning protocols.
• Assisting in the transport of intubated patients.
• Ongoing assessment and intervention for high risk respiratory failure patients.
• Achieving certification in intubation and arterial line insertion.
• Participating in the on call rotation.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid certificate from the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
• New graduates are invited to apply - we are excited to support early career talent
• Current BCLS, ACLS certification required. PALS and NPR certification an asset.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, critical thinking, and time management skills
• Demonstrated previous clinical experience
• Demonstrated commitment to quality patient care
• Home oxygen experience an asset
• Excellent attendance and work record

Additional Information

Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, BCHS provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities upon request.