Respiratory Therapist I - Carelife Fleetwood (Surrey, BC)

Fraser Health; Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Relief Part-Time Respiratory Therapist I. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in patient care while working in a supportive environment. You'll perform critical diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, collaborate with a dedicated team of health professionals, and contribute to the growth of a rapidly expanding organization. With a competitive compensation package that includes comprehensive health benefits and generous vacation time, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their career in a meaningful way. Experience the rewarding opportunity to help others every day in a vibrant community setting.

Benefits

Four weeks of vacation

Comprehensive health benefits

Pension plan

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program is required.
• Must have CPR Level C and NRP certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic assessments related to respiratory therapy.
• Maintain documentation and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Monitor and maintain respiratory equipment and participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Effective Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Equipment Operation

Physical Ability

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

Canadian Board of Respiratory Care Credentialing

CPR Level C Certification

Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification

Job description

Salary

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

We’re hiring a Relief Part-Time Respiratory Therapist I to join our team at Carelife Fleetwood located in Surrey, BC. This Relief position is available until approximately May 9, 2025 (or until the return of the incumbent).

Surrey is one of Canada’s fastest growing cities and its land mass makes it one of the largest cities in the province, equal to the size of Vancouver, Richmond, and Burnaby combined.

Known as the City of Parks, Surrey has over 6,000 acres of parkland and 15 golf courses and driving ranges. Despite rapid growth, Surrey has held onto the rural flavour of its past, with about 35 per cent of its land designated as agricultural and still actively farmed.

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.

We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, value diversity in the workforce, and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring, and Trust.

Detailed Overview

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

Responsibilities

1. Performs diagnostic and therapeutic assessments, interventions and follow-ups related to respiratory therapy such as assisting with cardiopulmonary resuscitation and providing support in initiating/maintaining mechanical ventilation support of adults, children, and infants, providing airway management, patient evaluation, and daily care of patients as prescribed.
2. Maintains documentation by ensuring reports, records, and workload statistics are complete and accurate according to established departmental standards.
3. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care goals, therapeutic/diagnostic strategies, and program-related issues.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Provides in-service education as required.
7. Participates in meetings and departmental committees and contributes to problem identification and resolution.
8. Participates in Respiratory Therapy student education and various in-services for staff and the community as required.
9. 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 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.