Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Vancouver Coastal Health; Richmond; On-site; CAD 55,365 - 69,155; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join its Respiratory Therapy team at Richmond Hospital, BC. The role involves providing ongoing respiratory care and working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates must have completed an accredited program and be eligible for membership with relevant respiratory organizations.

The position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to assess client care responses. Successful applicants will be expected to maintain continuous improvement in their practice while ensuring quality care for clients.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of current respiratory care theories.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement care plans.
• Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and use of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing respiratory care for diverse clients.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for optimal patient care.
• Maintain and advance clinical competence.

Skills

Knowledge of CSRT standards of practice

Clinical practice guidelines

Ability to assess client responses

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Leadership skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

Successful completion of Health Professionals Testing Canada Credentialing Exam

Job description

Salary Details

CAD $40.19/Hr - CAD $50.20/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Respiratory Therapist for Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) on the Respiratory Therapy team at Richmond Hospital in Richmond, BC. Apply now to join our team!

Practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice as outlined by the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) as well as within a client and family centred care model and the vision and values of the organization. Performs ongoing respiratory care in a multi-disciplinary setting to clients with a variety of illnesses/diseases including, but not limited to acute and/or chronic respiratory illnesses or pathologies of the airway. Works independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Enhances quality of life from the perspective of the client/family. Consults, confers and collaborates with other health care Professionals. Demonstrates continuous improvement and best practice approach in respiratory practice. Maintains and advances own clinical competence. Participates on committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Successful completion of the Health Professionals Testing Canada Credentialing Exam.
• Eligible for membership with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists and BC Society of Respiratory Therapists.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Broad knowledge of CSRT standards of practice and clinical practice guidelines.
• Broad knowledge of current respiratory care theory and practices within a client/family centred model of care.
• Basic knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement care plans.
• Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care, and to respond appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership through initiative and independence.
• Demonstrated ability to use clinical practice documents.
• Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrated ability in CPR techniques.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check. As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.