Respiratory Therapist

Ross Memorial Hospital; Lindsay; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay, Ontario is seeking a Temporary Part Time Respiratory Therapist to join our Respiratory Therapy team. The role involves working across the OR, wards, and ICU with expertise in life support, anesthesia machines, and medications for breathing disorders.

The successful candidate will perform pulmonary function testing and assess home oxygen needs, while collaborating with multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Member in good standing with College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario.
• Current BCLS, NRP, on hire.
• Knowledge of computer applications, i.e. Epic, Lab System.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively and co-operatively with all levels of hospital staff, patients, and families.
• Demonstrated high level communication, organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care in the Operating Room, Medical and Surgical Units, and Intensive Care.
• Operate life support systems and anesthesia equipment.
• Administer medications for breathing disorders and perform pulmonary function testing.
• Collaborate with care teams to ensure timely, quality patient care.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Graduated from accredited school of Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Epic

Lab System

Job description

Job Number

J0526-0788

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Job Type

Temporary Part Time

Union

OPSEU

City, Province, Country

Lindsay, Ontario, Canada

Department

Respiratory Therapy

Open Positions

1

Date Posted

September 18, 2026

Closing Date

September 24, 2026

Salary

$38.350 - $53.280/Hour

Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute-care community hospital located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The Ross family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care.

Department/Unit/Program Description

Respiratory Care Practitioners work in all areas of the Hospital, including the Operating Room, Medical and Surgical Units, and Intensive Care. They have expertise in life support systems, anesthetic machines, and the administering of medications for breathing disorders.

At Ross Memorial, we do Pulmonary Function Testing, as well as assessments to determine the need for patients to have home oxygen units.

Position Summary

The hospital is currently seeking a Temporary Part Time Respiratory Therapist to join their team.

Effective Date

May 21, 2026

Ending on or before

December 01, 2027

Essential Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of Respiratory Therapy
• Member in good standing with College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
• Current BCLS, NRP, on hire
• Knowledge of computer applications, i.e. Epic, Lab System
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively and co-operatively with all levels of hospital staff, patients, and families
• Demonstrated high level communication, organizational and time management skills
• Must be able to fulfill physical requirements of the job, as per current Physical Demands Analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an active treatment hospital Respiratory Department including Diagnostics

Hours of Work

Must be available to work twelve(12) hour day and night shifts, Monday to Sunday, with weekend rotation. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements and as per OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Employment Equity

Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant.

Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct.