Respiratory Therapist - (223626)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare authority in Canada is seeking a Respiratory Therapist responsible for providing diagnostic data and administering respiratory therapy. The role requires graduation from a recognized program in Respiratory Therapy and eligibility for membership with the BC Society of Respiratory Therapists. Key responsibilities include formulating care plans and demonstrating respiratory procedures to patients and staff, emphasizing continuous quality improvement and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic data and administer respiratory therapy according to established procedures.
• Formulate and chart care plans.
• Demonstrate respiratory care procedures and related equipment to patients and staff.

Skills

Ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts

Ability to operate respiratory therapy equipment

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 operation of equipment

Education

Graduation from a recognized program in Respiratory Therapy

Eligible for registered membership with the BCSRT

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

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.