Respiratory Therapist, Critical Care - BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre

BC Womens Hospital and Health Centre; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre as a Respiratory Therapist in Critical Care. You will assess patients, operate respiratory equipment, and provide care in a dynamic environment. This role emphasizes anti-racism and cultural safety in healthcare. We offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Discounts through WorkPerks

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy and successful completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care examination.
• Current registration with BCSRT and CSRT.

Responsibilities

• Review patient's medical history and conduct assessments.
• Initiate, monitor, and assess ventilator-dependent patients.
• Respond to cardiac arrests and other emergency calls.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking skills

Ability to operate respiratory equipment

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Respiratory Therapist, Critical Care

BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre

Vancouver, BC

What you'll do

• Review patient's medical history, conduct assessments of the patient's pathophysical condition, recommend appropriate care, and document patient response and outcomes.
• Set up, check, perform specified quality control procedures, and operate respiratory equipment, making adjustments as appropriate.
• Initiate, monitor, and assess ventilator-dependent patients as per care protocols and daily care.
• Recommend and administer individualized medical gas therapies.
• Provide invasive and non-invasive cardio-pulmonary monitoring.
• Evaluate patient's responses during testing, therapies, and related treatments; make changes as appropriate; observe and record data on patient chart.
• Respond to cardiac arrests and other emergency calls.
• Prepare reports, statistical information, and summaries of research activities as required.
• Attend departmental and program meetings to provide or exchange information.
• Participate in departmental, program, and health centre committees.
• Participate in the education and mentoring of students, staff members, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you bring

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy and successful completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care examination.
• Current and ongoing registration with British Society of Respiratory Therapists (BCSRT) and the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT).
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification.

Additional requirements

• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts, including understanding health disparities and barriers to care. Show a commitment to anti-racism and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism in healthcare, including recognizing personal biases, engaging in anti-racism education, and advocating for systemic change.
• Knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments in BC, including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action, In Plain Sight, BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, UNDRIP, and related documents.

Core Competencies

• Understanding of Indigenous-specific racism and broader systemic racism in healthcare, with demonstrated leadership in fostering an environment of belonging. Ability to embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility into all aspects of work, creating respectful and culturally relevant care plans.
• Knowledge of social, economic, political, and historical realities affecting Indigenous Peoples and equity-deserving groups, with a commitment to ongoing education on Indigenous health issues and DEI principles.

Skills & Knowledge

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills, ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and work efficiently amid interruptions.
• Effective collaboration with team members.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate respiratory equipment.
• Physical ability to perform duties.

• Commitment to personal learning regarding Indigenous-specific racism and systemic oppression, with willingness to share learning experiences to inspire peers.
• Foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political impacts of settler-colonialism on Indigenous Peoples, with understanding of social determinants of health and legislative commitments.

What we bring

We support our employees' health, wellness, and development. Join BC's largest employer with opportunities for growth, recognition, and comprehensive benefits, including flexible work options and discounts through WorkPerks.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Wage: $37.89 - $47.31/hour

Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9

Hours of Work: DDNN 5 Off; 06:30-18:46 or 18:30-06:46

Requisition #: 183851E