Respiratory Therapist – #500-26

Brightshores; Owen Sound; Remote; CAD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightshores Health System in Owen Sound is seeking a full-time temporary Respiratory Therapist to join the Critical Care and Respiratory Services team. You will plan and implement therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for patients with heart and lung disorders and operate complex equipment.

Requirements include current CRTO registration, BCLS and NRP, inpatient critical care experience, ability to work across shifts including weekends, and strong communication with patients and the care team.

Qualifications

• Current registration and in good standing with CRTO.
• Ability to work in all clinical areas throughout Brightshores Health System.
• Current BCLS and NRP Certifications.
• Recent inpatient acute/critical care experience.
• Willingness to participate in staff meetings and projects.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for heart and lung disorders.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot complex respiratory equipment.
• Collaborate with patients, families and healthcare teams to ensure quality care.
• Provide patient teaching and participate in multi-site coverage when required.

Skills

CRTO registration

BCLS Certification

NRP Certification

Critical care

Sleep Lab experience

Multi-site coverage

Patient teaching

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Job description

POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND

DEPARTMENT: RESPIRATORY THERAPY

UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – HPD

STATUS: FULL-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE NOVEMBER 2027)REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT

WAGE RATE: $41.15 - $58.98

Reporting to the Manager, Critical Care and Respiratory Services, Respiratory Therapists are health-care professionals who plan and implement a variety of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for patients with a wide range of heart and lung disorders. They are also responsible for the operation, quality control, and general maintenance of complex equipment. Respiratory Therapists combine technical and clinical skills to provide optimal care for the patients they serve.

Qualifications / Skills / Abilities:

Required

• Current registration and in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
• Ability to work in all clinical areas throughout Brightshores Health System
• Current BCLS Certification
• Current NRP Certification
• Recent inpatient acute/critical care experience
• Ability to work in all aspects of Respiratory Therapy Services including Sleep Lab
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with patients, families and other healthcare professionals
• Excellent patient teaching ability
• Excellent adult teaching ability
• Excellent leadership, problem solving, decision making, critical thinking and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to participate in staff meetings, departmental and corporate projects
• Willingness and ability to utilize full scope of practice including intubation and arterial line insertion
• Commitment to continuous professional development and continuing education
• Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision
• Computer skills including Accessioning and Order Entry
• Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work all shifts, including weekends, on-call, and ability for multi-site coverage when required
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
• Demonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores’ values – We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share Accountability
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes
• Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment

Preferred

• Recent experience in a hospital setting including O.R. and of hemodynamics in Critical Care and neonatal nursery
• Recent sleep lab experience