Respiratory Therapist

Health PEI; Summerside; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Respiratory Therapist 1 in Summerside, Canada. This full-time or part-time role involves participating in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases. Eligible candidates may receive recruitment incentives of up to $10,000. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Respiratory Therapy and relevant experience, especially in acute care settings. The position offers competitive hourly pay and various benefits including a company pension and wellness program.

Benefits

Company events

Company pension

Life insurance

Store discount

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Licensed or eligible for licensing with the College of Allied Health Professionals of Prince Edward Island.
• Skills in program planning and communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide airway management duties.
• Maintain mechanical ventilation and client transport duties.
• Evaluate client respiratory care plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Program planning skills

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Diploma in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Overview

Position: Respiratory Therapist 1

FTE: Full-Time & Part-Time, Permanent

Multiple locations

Salary: $37.59 - $46.12 Per Hour

Start Date/Term Length: Commencing Immediately

The Respiratory Therapist 1 contributes to and ensures the delivery of respiratory therapy services through participation in the diagnosis, treatment and clinical investigation of clients with respiratory disease and medically related disorders. These services are provided to inpatients, ambulatory/outpatient and emergency room patients. Eligible candidates will be entitled to HealthPEI Allied Health Services Incentives of up to $10k upon successful hiring. Refer to the information provided by the employer for more details.

Responsibilities

• Providing airway management duties;
• Maintaining mechanical ventilation and client transport duties;
• Providing general respiratory therapeutic duties;
• Evaluating client respiratory care plans;
• Providing various other tests and diagnostic procedures related to respiratory therapy;
• Maintaining technical support for respiratory equipment;
• Educating clients and staff on respiratory equipment and management of respiratory diseases;
• Drafting correspondence, reports, and maintaining professional records;
• Accessing respiratory status in order to treat patient accordingly and make recommendations to physicians;
• Performing other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree with a designation in Respiratory Therapy or diploma in Respiratory Therapy preferably with experience in an acute care setting.
• Respiratory Therapy experience in ICU and Neo-Natal care would be considered assets.
• Applicants must be licensed or eligible for licensing with the College of Allied Health Professionals of Prince Edward Island.
• Demonstrated skills in program planning and excellent communication and organizational skills are required.
• Applicants must have a good previous work and attendance record.

Other Qualifications

• Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

Expected hours

37.5 per week

Incentive Information

Incentives up to $10,000 may be available under the allied health recruitment program.

Benefits

• Company events
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Store discount
• Wellness program

Supplemental pay types

• Overtime pay