Respiratory Therapist

Sunnybrook; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide critical care respiratory services 24/7 across ICUs, Trauma, Emergency, wards and the Ross Tilley Burn Centre. You will join an interprofessional team ensuring high-level respiratory support.

Responsibilities include ventilation management, airway interventions, and rapid response participation; supervision and education of students; and ongoing professional development in a busy hospital

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Respiratory Therapy of Ontario (CRTO).
• Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Must hold current certification in BCLS.
• Experience in Acute Care and Critical Care environments.
• Strong clinical and technical abilities in Respiratory Therapy.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a mature, independent, self-motivated manner.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to work well in a team and handle stressful environments.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Ventilation management including weaning and discontinuation.
• Participate in Code Teams, Trauma Teams and Rapid Response Teams.
• Airway management including intubations and tracheostomy tube insertions.
• Deliver respiratory care as required.
• Supervise, educate and evaluate students assigned by the Clinical Coordinator.

Skills

CRTO registration

BCLS certification

Critical care experience

Team player

Decision making

Stress management

Clinical competence

Independent work

Professional development

Problem solving

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy program diploma

Job description

Reporting to the Manager of Respiratory Therapy, the Registered Respiratory Therapist works at all times within an interprofessional model of care. Respiratory Therapists provide respiratory therapy service 24/7 to patients in the many Intensive Care Units, Trauma Room, Emergency Department, wards and the Ross Tilley Burn Centre.

They are responsible for (but not limited to):

• Ventilation management - weaning and discontinuation
• Performing as a member of Code Teams, Trauma Teams and Rapid Response Teams
• Performing airway management including intubations and tracheostomy tube insertions
• Delivering respiratory care where required
• Supervision, education and evaluation of students assigned by the Clinical Coordinator

Qualifications/Skills

• Current registration with the College of Respiratory Therapy of Ontario (CRTO)
• Degree/Diploma from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
• Must hold current certification in BCLS
• Previous experience in Acute Care and Critical Care environments
• Thoroughly familiar with and competent in all aspects of Respiratory Therapy
• Demonstrated clinical and technical ability
• Mature, independent and self-motivated
• Demonstrated ability to integrate and apply critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated ability to handle stressful environment
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Commitment to personal and professional development
• Proven ability to work well in a team environment