Respiratory Therapist I

Providence Health Care; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 52,197 - 65,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

State-of-the-art facilities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Vancouver is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary diagnostic testing and therapy services. The ideal candidate will have a recognized diploma and CSRT certification. Responsibilities include assessing and implementing care plans for patients, managing oxygen therapy, and conducting procedure assistance. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment focused on integrated care.

Qualifications

• Graduated and certified in Respiratory Therapy.
• Able to conduct pulmonary testing and manage oxygen therapy.
• Effectively communicates with patients and healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Assess and develop respiratory care for patients.
• Conduct pulmonary function testing and maintain equipment.
• Manage oxygen therapy initiation and monitoring.

Skills

Effective communication

Proficiency in CPR

Multi-dimensional assessments

Patient/resident assessments

Understanding healthcare disciplines

Prioritizing workload

Research participation

Teaching students

In-service delivery

Education

Graduation from a recognized school of Respiratory Therapy

CSRT Certification

Job description

Overview

The salary range for this position is CAD $37.89/Hr. - CAD $47.31/Hr. Under the direction of the Professional Practice Leader for Respiratory Therapy, the Respiratory Therapist provides services related to pulmonary diagnostic testing, respiratory therapy, and critical care services.

Responsibilities

• Provides services related to pulmonary diagnostic testing, respiratory therapy, and critical care services
• Contributes to the development and evaluation of clinical materials, program planning and procedures, and inventory control by providing feedback and input
• Maintains knowledge of current developments in respiratory therapy as required by the employer.

Education and Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized school of Respiratory Therapy and Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) Certified.

Skills & Abilities

• Effective communication with patients/residents, families, staff, physicians, and healthcare providers.
• Proficiency in performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures.
• Ability to gather relevant data and conduct multi-dimensional assessments.
• Competence in conducting patient/resident assessments.
• Understanding of other healthcare disciplines and their roles.
• Skill in eliciting information to understand patient/resident situations thoroughly.
• Independence in prioritizing workload and tasks.
• Participation in research activities.
• Supervision and teaching of students.
• Development and delivery of in-services and presentations.
• A competitive salary of CAD $37.89 - $47.31 per hour.
• Growth opportunities; we welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• State-of-the-art facilities: The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to address future health needs. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons and value the cultural richness of our diverse workforce.

Your Day to Day

• Assesses, develops, implements, and evaluates Respiratory Therapy care for patients, documenting treatment plans and outcomes.
• Manages oxygen therapy initiation, monitoring, and discontinuation.
• Conducts pulmonary function testing and maintains equipment calibration.
• Assists Physicians with bronchoscopy procedures and sample procurement.
• Performs various procedures including arterial line insertions and blood gas punctures.
• Conducts weaning protocols for patients on respiratory modalities.
• Accompanies patients during inter/intra hospital transport requiring respiratory support.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and contributes to procedure development.
• Completes health records reports and workload statistics.
• Provides clinical supervision and evaluation for students.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.