Respiratory Therapist - RRT

ProResp, Inc; Ottawa; 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

Pension plan

Corporate cell phone

Scrubs allowance

Relocation allowance

Job summary

ProResp Inc., a leading Ontario-owned home respiratory care provider based in Ottawa, seeks a Regulated Health Professional – Respiratory Therapist. The role is full/part-time permanent, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, with a base salary of $70,500–$86,500 per year.

You will deliver oxygen, complex care and CPAP in the community, educate patients, and collaborate with families and other health professionals. ProResp offers a comprehensive package and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Registered with the CRTO (or accredited by CSRT). GRT accepted.
• Valid, full Class G driver's license with clean driving history.
• Ongoing satisfactory vulnerable sector screening required.
• Clean shaven where a respirator seals to the skin during duties for worker protection.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical respiratory therapies (oxygen, complex care and CPAP) to patients in the community, safely and effectively.
• Educate patients on safe use and handling of oxygen and respiratory equipment; develop patient-centered care plans.
• Build and nurture relationships with patients, families and other health care professionals in their circle of care.
• Determine resource and visit requirements and funding eligibility to maintain high-quality patient care; use assessment and active listening skills.

Skills

CRTO registration

Driver's license

Vulnerable sector screening

Safety and PPE

Job description

Regulated Health Professional – Respiratory Therapist
Ottawa ProResp
Fulltime or Part-time Permanent, Mon-Fri. (9am-5pm)
FT 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.