Respiratory Therapist

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking a Respiratory Therapist at Victoria General Hospital in Victoria, BC. The role involves providing diagnostic data, administering respiratory therapy, and ensuring safe use of equipment across ICU, emergency, and medical-surgical units.

The successful candidate will document care plans, demonstrate respiratory techniques to patients and staff, and work under the supervision of the Respiratory Therapy supervisor to support patient safety and

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized program in Respiratory Therapy.
• Eligible for registered membership with the British Columbia Society of Respiratory Therapists (BCSRT).

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic data and administer respiratory therapy.
• Formulate and chart care plans to ensure safe application of respiratory procedures.
• Demonstrate techniques and operate related equipment to patients and staff.

Skills

Patient communication

Equipment operation

Respiratory therapy

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Graduation from RT program

BCSRT eligibility

Job description

Victoria General Hospital (VGH) - Victoria, BC V8Z 6R5 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0700-1915;1900-0715

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$40.19 - $50.20

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Mar. 11 2027

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the appropriate site Supervisor, Respiratory Therapy. Provides diagnostic data, administers respiratory therapy, formulates and charts care plans according to established procedures to ensure safe and appropriate application of a variety of respiratory equipment and procedures in areas such as adult, paediatric, and neonatal intensive care units, cardiovascular unit, respiratory rehabilitation programs and related clinics, emergency room and medical-surgical nursing units. Demonstrates respiratory care procedures and the operation of related equipment to patients and other members of the hospital staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Graduation from a recognized program in Respiratory Therapy. Eligible for registered membership with the British Columbia Society of Respiratory Therapists (BCSRT).

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts including patients, physicians and the public.
• Ability to operate respiratory therapy equipment and perform respiratory therapy procedures.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to demonstrate respiratory methods and the operation of related equipment to patients and members of hospital staff.