Respiratory Therapist - Chilliwack General Hospital

Fraser Health; Chilliwack; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Full Time Respiratory Therapist at a leading health care provider in Chilliwack. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and making a real difference in the community. You'll be responsible for providing comprehensive respiratory therapy services, performing diagnostic tests, and educating staff and patients alike. This role not only offers competitive compensation and benefits, including four weeks of vacation, but also fosters an inclusive environment where diversity is valued. If you're passionate about health care and eager to grow in your career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Four Weeks of Vacation

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Pension Plan

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program required.
• One year's experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic assessments related to respiratory therapy.
• Set up and maintain respiratory therapy equipment and monitor patients.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy Knowledge

Effective Communication

Teaching Ability

Problem Solving

Workload Organization

Relationship Building

Equipment Operation

Physical Capability

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

Canadian Board of Respiratory Care Credentialing

CPR Level C Certification

Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification

Tools

Ventilators

Respiratory Monitors

Medical Gas Administration Devices

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $37.89 - $47.31 / hour
Job Summary

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Full Time – Respiratory Therapist to join our team at Chilliwack General Hospital located in Chilliwack, B.C. We hire great people for outstanding jobs and need your help to expand the ability to deliver prompt and professional service.

Come work with us!

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

Fraser Health values diversity in the workforce and strives 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.

Detailed Overview

Provides patient care services related to respiratory therapy by performing diagnostic and therapeutic assessments, interventions and follow-ups as related to respiratory therapy. Performs pulmonary diagnostic tests and provides processed data for interpretation by medical staff. Participates in and provides in-service education sessions in relation to respiratory therapy.

Responsibilities

1. Performs diagnostic and therapeutic assessments, interventions and follow-ups as related to respiratory therapy such as assisting with cardiopulmonary resuscitation and initiating/maintaining mechanical ventilation support of adults, children and infants, providing airway management, patient evaluation, and daily care of patients as prescribed. Attends cardiac arrests and provides assistance such as airway management and blood gas collection, as directed by the physician.
2. Sets up, calibrates, monitors, and maintains equipment such as ventilators, respiratory monitors, and medical gas administration devices.
3. Monitors and assesses patients' respiratory parameters, measures and calculates data such as A-gradients and charts results as part of the medical record.
4. Provides test data and treatment information for interpretation by medical staff, and makes recommendations for the technical application of respiratory therapy.
5. Performs arterial punctures and/or collects arterial samples via arterial lines for arterial blood gas analysis.
6. As directed by Physician's order, administers therapeutic treatments, such as aerosol, humidity, and medical gas therapy.
7. Performs pulmonary function testing, such as spirometry, pre- and post-bronchial dilation spirometry, and related quality control tests for inpatients and outpatients as assigned.
8. Participates in and provides various in-service educational programs on the use of respiratory equipment for hospital staff as assigned.
9. Participates in the orientation of new staff members/therapists to the hospital and informs them of the hospital practices and procedures in all phases of Respiratory and related services.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program. Successful completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care (CBRC) credentialing exam. One year's recent experience in an acute care setting or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Level C and current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

Eligible for membership with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) and the British Columbia Society of Respiratory Therapists (BCSRT).

Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of Respiratory Therapy, including Pulmonary Function and Laboratory Quality Control procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to teach.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize workload, prioritize and problem solve.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain related respiratory equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out 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 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the workforce. 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.