Respiratory Therapist - Repost

Southern Health-Santé Sud; Steinbach; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health organization in Manitoba is seeking a Regional Respiratory Therapist to provide therapeutic and diagnostic services in accordance with professional standards. The ideal candidate is required to hold a recognized degree in Respiratory Therapy and have current registration with MARRT. Proficiency in both English and French is essential for this role, which supports the organization's commitment to serve diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Recent and related clinical experience preferred.
• Current registration with the MARRT required.
• Current registration/membership in the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services according to professional standards.
• Engage in ongoing education and maintain competency.
• Exercise independent judgment on work priorities and methods.

Skills

Knowledge of Regulated Health Professions Act

Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population

Proficiency in both official languages

Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality

Good work and attendance record

Education

Entry-to-practice academic credential in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Manager Health Services and/or designate, the incumbent provides therapeutic, diagnostic, technical and teaching respiratory therapy services consistent with discipline and professional standards while adhering to the employer's mission, values and management philosophy. The Regional Respiratory Therapist (RRT) works to full scope of practice, engages in ongoing education and maintains competency congruent with Southern Health-Santé Sud policies, Professional Standards of Practice, Manitoba Association of Registered Respiratory Therapists (MARRT), Code of Ethics, and the Regulated Health Professions Act.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Experience

• Recent and related clinical experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Entry-to-practice academic credential in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited Canadian program or a MARRT approved equivalent, if internationally educated, is required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current registration with the MARRT required.
• Current registration/membership in the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) is preferred.
• BLS - Provider, NRP, ACLS, PALS.

Qualifications And Skills

• Knowledge of Regulated Health Professions Act, Professional Standards of Practice, and Code of Ethics.
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population.
• Proficiency in both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality across paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May be required to work evenings, nights and weekends as necessary.
• Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

All Health Care Workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.

Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.

Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.