Respiratory Therapist – CASUAL

Brightshores Health System; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Brightshores Health System in Owen Sound is seeking a Casual Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Therapy department. You will plan and implement therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, operate equipment, and contribute to patient safety and quality care across clinical areas.

The position requires Ontario registration, inpatient critical care experience, multi-site coverage, and strong communication skills to collaborate with patients, families and health professionals.

Qualifications

• Current registration and in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario.

Skills

Ontario registration

Clinical versatility

Critical care

Sleep lab

Communication skills

Patient teaching

Adult teaching

Leadership

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Staff collaboration

Intubation

Arterial line

Professional development

Self-directed

Order entry systems

Flexible scheduling

Professional standards

Patient safety

Tools

Order Entry Systems

Job description

POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND DEPARTMENT: RESPIRATORY THERAPY UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU - HPD STATUS: CASUAL WAGE RATE: $38.35 - $53.28

Reporting to the Manager, Respiratory Therapists are health-care professionals who plan and implement a variety of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for patients with a wide range of 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 the corporation
• 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 work all shifts, including weekends, on-call, and ability for multi-site coverage when required
• Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record
• Adherence to Brightshores 'CARE' Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and 'LEAD' Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
• 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

Preferred

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