Respiratory Therapist – Respiratory Therapy

Brightshores Health System; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

Brightshores Health System in Owen Sound is seeking a part-time Respiratory Therapist to provide essential diagnostic and therapeutic support for patients with heart and lung disorders. You will operate and maintain complex respiratory equipment and collaborate closely with the critical care team to deliver high-quality care.

Qualified candidates have current registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario, BCLS and NRP certifications, ICU experience, and strong teaching and

Qualifications

• Current registration and in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario.
• Ability to work across Brightshores Health System clinical areas.
• Current BCLS Certification.
• Current NRP Certification.
• Recent inpatient acute/critical care experience.
• Ability to support Sleep Lab and various respiratory services.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with patients and staff.
• Strong patient teaching ability and adult education skills.
• Leadership, problem solving, and critical thinking abilities.
• Willingness to participate in meetings and projects.
• Willingness to use full scope of practice including invasive procedures.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Self-directed with minimal supervision.
• Strong computer skills with Accessioning and Order Entry.
• Demonstrate Brightshores values and patient safety focus.
• Adhere to health and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for heart and lung disorders.
• Operate, quality control, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide patient care.
• Adapt in all clinical areas and manage Sleep Lab responsibilities.
• Promote patient safety and contribute to a safe work environment.

Skills

Inpatient acute/critical care

Sleep Lab experience

Excellent communication & teamwork

Patient teaching ability

Leadership & critical thinking

Problem solving & decision making

Self-directed with minimal supervision

Computer skills (Accessioning / Order 

Education

Registration with College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario

BCLS Certification

NRP Certification

Tools

Accessioning and Order Entry

Job description

CLASSIFICATION: RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

DEPARTMENT: RESPIRATORY THERAPYPOSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND

UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU - HPD

STATUS: PART-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE NOVEMBER 2027)REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT

WAGE RATE: $41.15 - $58.98

Reporting to the Manager, Critical Care and Respiratory Services, Respiratory Therapists are health-care professionals who plan and implement a variety of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for patients with a wide range of heart and lung disorders. They are also responsible for the operation, quality control, and general maintenance of complex equipment. Respiratory Therapists combine technical and clinical skills to provide optimal care for the patients they serve.

Qualifications / Skills / Abilities:

Required

• Current registration and in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
• Ability to work in all clinical areas throughout Brightshores Health System
• Current BCLS Certification
• Current NRP Certification
• Recent inpatient acute/critical care experience
• Ability to work in all aspects of Respiratory Therapy Services including Sleep Lab
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with patients, families and other healthcare professionals
• Excellent patient teaching ability
• Excellent adult teaching ability
• Excellent leadership, problem solving, decision making, critical thinking and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to participate in staff meetings, departmental and corporate projects
• Willingness and ability to utilize full scope of practice including intubation and arterial line insertion
• Commitment to continuous professional development and continuing education
• Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision
• Computer skills including Accessioning and Order Entry
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
• Demonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores' values - We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share Accountability
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes
• Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment

Preferred

• Recent experience in a hospital setting including O.R. and of hemodynamics in Critical Care andneonatal nursery
• Recent sleep lab experience