Respiratory Therapist - RRT

ProResp, Inc; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

3 weeks paid vacation

Paid professional liability insurance

CRTO/RTSO registrations paid

Health and dental benefits

Corporate cell phone

Relocation assistance

Job summary

ProResp Inc. is a Hamilton-based, full-time Respiratory Therapist role focusing on community-based respiratory care. The position includes daytime hours, 9am-5pm, with responsibilities in oxygen therapy, complex care, and CPAP management.

Employees receive a comprehensive package including a company vehicle, three weeks vacation to start, professional liability insurance, and CRTO/RTSO registrations paid. Relocation support may be considered.

Qualifications

• Registered with the CRTO (or CSRT accepted).
• Must possess a valid, full Class G Driver’s license with a safe driving history.
• Ongoing satisfactory vulnerable sector screening required
• Clean shaven where a respirator seals to the skin when N95 is required

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise in respiratory therapies (oxygen, complex care and CPAP) to patients in the community.
• Provide ongoing patient education on safe use and handling of oxygen and equipment; develop care plans and assessments.
• Build relationships with patients, families and other health care professionals in the circle of care.
• Determine resource and visit requirements and funding eligibility; assess virtually, by phone, and in person

Skills

Patient education

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

CRTO registration (CSRT accepted)

Valid G-class driver’s license

Vulnerable sector screening

Job description

Regulated Health Professional – Respiratory Therapist
Hamilton ProResp
Fulltime Permanent, Mon-Fri. (9am-5pm)
Base Salary $70,500 - $86,500/yr

ProResp Inc., is the largest Ontario owned provider of home respiratory services, and the first to offer homecare services with the RRT as the primary healthcare provider. Today we continue our 44-year journey as homecare pioneers providing complex airway management and exceptional patient-centric respiratory care within communities.
We promote a safe, inclusive, socially responsible environment where you will work collaboratively as part of a diverse team passionate about helping people breathe. Every employee at ProResp plays a part in assisting our patients in achieving their desired level of independence and quality of life. Please view our video to learn more about being a Respiratory Therapist at ProResp: https://tinyurl.com/2w5k222e

Duties

• Provide clinical expertise in the provision of respiratory therapies (oxygen, complex careand CPAP) to patients in the community, in a safe and effective manner.
• Provide ongoing patient education on safe use and handling of oxygen and respiratory therapy equipment; develop and support patient centered care plans; conduct thorough respiratory assessments.
• Build and nurture positive relationships with patients, their families and other health care professionals in their circle of care.
• Determine resource and visit requirements and funding eligibility necessary to maintain the highest standard of appropriate patient care; utilize effective assessment and active listening skills virtually, by phone, and in person.

ProResp encourages long term employment by offering a comprehensive package including:

• Base Salary of $70,500 - $86,500/yr
  • plus annual and Long-term incentive programs
  • plus annual performance and salary reviews.
  • Paid on-call availability and paid call-out time
• Company vehicle including expenses (gas, insurance, maintenance, repairs, winter tires, etc)
• 3 weeks paid vacation to start (quickly moving to 4 weeks paid after 2 years)
• Paid professional liability Insurance
• Paid CRTO and RTSO registrations
• Comprehensive benefits including health and dental, disability, EAP, and pension plan
• Corporate cell phone
• Business casual environment with scrubs allowance
• Consideration provided for relocation allowance

In addition to financial benefits, we offer:

• An organization committed to a patient-centric model of care.
• Reliable employment with consistent daytime business hours in an organization with over 40 years of steady business growth providing ongoing advancement opportunities.
• A positive, ethical and socially inclusive work environment that is supportive of professional development and career advancement.
• Team-oriented environments with dedicated colleagues sharing your respiratory passion
• A voice in employee surveys and open-door dialogue with all levels of management

Business hours of work

• Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
• Participation in the shared (paid) emergency on-call rotation.

To be qualified:

• Registered with the CRTO (or accredited by CSRT). GRT accepted.
• Must possess a valid, full Class G Drivers’ license with a safe driving history.
• Ongoing satisfactory vulnerable sector screening required
• Clean shaven where a respirator seals to the skin of the face or neck when the use of a N95 respirator is required during duties for worker protection.

This is a current and available opportunity with a growing, highly reputable organization. To learn more about our company please visit our website at www.proresp.com.
ProResp Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We will accommodate any needs under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should any applicant require accommodation during recruiting, please contact Human Resources at 519-686-2615.