Respiratory Therapist

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

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapists to join their dynamic team. This role involves delivering exceptional patient care, particularly for those with chronic and acute cardio-pulmonary conditions. You will work within a collaborative, inter-disciplinary environment, providing support to long-term vented patients. The position requires flexibility with shifts, including days, evenings, and weekends. If you are passionate about respiratory therapy and committed to ongoing professional development, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact on patient outcomes in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Current license and graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program required.
• BLS certification mandatory; ACLS, PALS, NRP are assets.

Responsibilities

• Care for mechanically ventilated patients per guidelines.
• Perform assessments and interventions for high-risk respiratory patients.
• Administer medication and manage tracheostomies.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Teamwork

Patient Care

Continuous Learning

Education

License with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

BLS certification

ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

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 be primarily supporting 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 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 paediatric respiratory care an asset.
3. Experience in pulmonary function testing 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 of 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 to contribute 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

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