Respiratory Therapist - (223627)

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

Job summary

A healthcare authority in Canada is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to administer therapy, provide diagnostic data, and create care plans for various clinical units. Candidates must have a degree in Respiratory Therapy and be eligible for membership with the BCSRT. The role involves direct patient care and collaboration with medical staff to ensure the effective operation of respiratory equipment and therapies within critical care areas.

Qualifications

• Degree in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Registered membership with BCSRT is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides diagnostic data and administers respiratory therapy.
• Formulates and charts care plans based on established procedures.
• Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to staff and patients.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to operate respiratory therapy equipment

Deal effectively with various contacts

Physical ability to perform duties

Demonstrate respiratory methods

Education

Graduation from a recognized program in Respiratory Therapy

Eligible for registered membership with 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.