Respiratory Therapist - Carelife Fleetwood

Fraser Health Authority; Surrey; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation (4 weeks first year)

Employer-paid benefits

Municipal pension plan enrollment

Maternity top-up 87%

TransLink subsidy 50%

Employment status eligibility

Job summary

Fraser Health Authority is seeking a Casual Respiratory Therapist to join the Carelife Fleetwood Respiratory Therapy team in Surrey, BC. The role supports diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care for patients of all ages in a hospital setting.

The position offers a hourly wage range of CAD 40.19–50.20, with benefits including vacation in year one, full employer-paid benefits, pension enrollment, maternity top-up, and TransLink subsidy.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Successful completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care credentialing exam.
• Eligible for CSRT and BC Society of Respiratory Therapists membership.
• Current CPR Level C.
• NRP certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic assessments and interventions related to respiratory therapy.
• Maintains documentation and reports according to department standards.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings for patient care goals and strategies.
• Maintains and calibrates respiratory equipment and logs costs and supplies.
• Contributes to quality improvement and development of procedures and patient materials.
• Provides in-service education and participates in staff/community trainings.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Equipment operation

Physical fitness

Education

Respiratory Therapy program degree

CSRT/BCSRT credentialing

CPR Level C

NRP certification

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $40.19 - $50.20 / hour

Job Summary

We are currently hiring for a Casual Respiratory Therapist to join our Respiratory Therapy team at Carelife Fleetwood located in Surrey, B.C.

Benefits

• Start earning up to four weeks of vacation in your first year
• Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits
• Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan
• 87% maternity top-up
• 50% subsidy on TransLink passes
• Eligibility based on employment status

Detailed Overview

Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures related to respiratory therapy: assists with in-service education and provides input into program development.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic assessments, interventions and follow-ups as related to respiratory therapy such as assisting with cardiopulmonary resuscitation and providing support initiating/maintaining mechanical ventilation support of adults, children and infants, providing airway management, patient evaluation, and daily care of patients as prescribed.
• Maintains documentation by ensuring reports, records and workload statistics are complete and accurate according to established departmental standards.
• Participates in the interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care goals, therapeutic/diagnostic strategies and program related issues.
• Monitors and performs required maintenance, cleaning, calibration, evaluation and quality control of respiratory and related equipment: reports supply needs as required; maintains relevant logs/reports.
• Participates in quality improvement activities such as the development, implementation and evaluation of written procedures and standards, development of assessment forms and patient materials, and program descriptions as required.
• Provides in-service education as required.
• Participates in meetings and departmental committees and contributes to problem identification and resolution.
• Participates in Respiratory Therapy student education and various in-services for staff and the community as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program. Successful completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care credentialing exam. Eligible for membership with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) and British Columbia Society of Respiratory Therapists (BCSRT). Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Level C. Possession of and maintained Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health's hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of health care.

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