Respiratory Therapist

Michael Garron Hospital; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare institution as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, where you will be an essential part of inter-disciplinary teams delivering top-notch patient care. Your role will focus on managing ventilated patients and providing critical assessments and interventions. This position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population, including neonates and pediatrics, while contributing to a culture of safety and excellence in care. If you are passionate about respiratory therapy and eager to make a difference in patients' lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist with strong communication and critical thinking skills.
• Experience with patient care in inter-disciplinary teams and ventilated patients.

Responsibilities

• Manage care for mechanically ventilated patients according to guidelines.
• Conduct assessments and interventions for high-risk respiratory patients.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Excellent Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Patient-Focused Care

Team Collaboration

Continuous Learning

Education

Current license with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario

Graduate of an accredited program for Respiratory Therapy

Current BLS certification

ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications

Tools

Electronic Medical Record Documentation

Job description

OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Manager of Inter-Professional Practice, our Registered Respiratory Therapists are front line health care providers who work within multiple inter-disciplinary teams throughout the hospital. They deliver excellence in patient assessment, evaluation, and treatment for patients with chronic and acute cardio-pulmonary illness. The Respiratory Therapy department has an affiliation with The Michener Institute and provides clinical placements to students annually.

This position will primarily support our long-term vented patient population, working 8h Day and Evening shifts with coverage across the organization as required.

EDUCATION

1. Current license with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario.
2. Graduate of an accredited program for Respiratory Therapy.
3. Current BLS certification.
4. ACLS, PALS, NRP are an asset.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Ability to work without direct supervision.
2. Excellent communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills.
3. Excellent time management and prioritization skills as they relate to patient care.
4. Ability to work in an inter-disciplinary team environment.
5. Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and ongoing professional development.
6. Delivers care with a patient-focused approach.
7. Competent in a variety of computer skills including electronic medical record documentation.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Care and management of mechanically ventilated patients in accordance with guidelines and policies.
2. Experience in neonatal and pediatric respiratory care is an asset.
3. Experience in pulmonary function testing is an asset.
4. Airway management including intubation.
5. Administration of medication.
6. Tracheostomy management.
7. Assessment and intervention for patients deemed high risk for respiratory failure.
8. Arterial punctures and blood withdrawal from arterial lines.
9. Assisting with bronchoscopies.
10. Intra and Inter-transport of high-risk patients.
11. Arterial line insertion.
12. Neonatal management including neonatal resuscitation at high-risk deliveries (establishing airway, breathing, and circulation), mechanical ventilation, Nasal CPAP, oxygen therapy, and assistance with airway management.
13. Identifies and addresses educational needs for patients and families.
14. Provides patient care in accordance with all professional and organizational standards.
15. All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
16. All employees of MGH are responsible for contributing to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
17. All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.

- In this position, you will be required to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, and/or statutory holiday shifts on a rotational basis, based on the operational needs of the department.