Respiratory Therapist

Michael Garron Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Garron Hospital's Respiratory Therapy Department seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to support the Long-Term Ventilation (LTV) unit in Toronto, Ontario. The role involves assessing, treating and monitoring chronically ventilated patients, educating families and ensuring safe operation of respiratory equipment.

The RT will work within an interprofessional team, contribute to quality improvement, and use EMR and health information systems to document care while maintaining

Qualifications

• Current registration and good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO).
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Certificate Program for Respiratory Therapist working with Long Term Ventilation preferred
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, monitor and manage chronically ventilated patients.
• Promote patient and family education for respiratory care.
• Ensure safe operation of respiratory equipment and participate in quality improvement.
• Collaborate with interprofessional team and apply evidence-based practices.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Organization

Prioritization

Time management

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Continuous learning

Education

CRTO registration

Accredited Respiratory Therapy program

BLS certification

Long-Term Ventilation (LTV) certificate program

ACLS (asset)

Tools

EMR

Healthcare information systems

Job description

Overview

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is a frontline healthcare professional who works collaboratively within an interprofessional team to provide comprehensive respiratory care to patients with chronic and acute cardiopulmonary conditions.

Overview

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is a frontline healthcare professional who works collaboratively within an interprofessional team to provide comprehensive respiratory care to patients with chronic and acute cardiopulmonary conditions. The Respiratory Therapist in the Long-Term Ventilation (LTV) Unit is responsible for the assessment, treatment, monitoring, and ongoing management of chronically ventilated patients. This role supports evidence-based respiratory care, promotes patient and family education, ensures the safe operation of respiratory equipment, and contributes to quality improvement initiatives across the department.

The Respiratory Therapy Department maintains an affiliation with The Michener Institute and provides clinical education and supervision for Respiratory Therapy students.

This position requires the successful candidate to work rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends, statutory holidays, and on-call shifts as required to meet the operational needs of the department.

M ay be required to work in other units within the Hospital to provide staffing coverage as operational needs require.

Education

• Current registration and good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO).
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Certificate Program for Respiratory Therapist working with Long Term Ventilation preferred
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is considered an asset.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Commitment to patient- and family-centred care.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) and other healthcare information systems.
• All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
• 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.
• All employees are accountable for protectingthe psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY & ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) champions accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity through the creation of an inclusive and diverse work environment. At Michael Garron Hospital, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. We encourage candidates from Black, First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, people of colour, women, people with disabilities and individuals who identify with the diverse communities that we serve, to join the MGH team.

Through our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Inclusion and Courage, Michael Garron Hospital is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know how we can work with you to meet your needs.

This job posting is a confirmed, active vacancy for which we are currently seeking a qualified candidate.

MGH is committed to leveraging new technologies and working efficiently. As a result, artificial intelligence systems may be used as part of our process to screen, assess, and or select applicants for this position.