Respiratory Therapist (RT)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits package

Employer-paid training and development opportunities

Access to exclusive discount offers for staff

Job summary

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join the Rehabilitation Services team at Squamish Hospital. This role involves providing ongoing respiratory care for patients with various illnesses and enhancing their quality of life through collaborative care.

Ideal candidates will have graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program and be eligible for membership with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists. Flexible hours and an excellent benefits package are offered to support a fulfilling career in healthcare.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing respiratory care in an interdisciplinary setting.
• Conduct various cardiac diagnostic tests such as ECG.
• Maintain and advance own clinical competence.

Skills

Current ACLS, PALS and NRP

Ability to plan and implement care plans

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Demonstrated computer skills

Education

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

Job description

Salary range: CAD $40.19/Hr. - CAD $50.20/Hr.

Come work as a Respiratory Therapist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) on the Rehabilitation Services team at Squamish Hospital! Apply now to join the team!

Responsibilities

Practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice as outlined by the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) as well as within a patient and family‑centred care model and the vision and values of the organization.

This role performs ongoing respiratory care in an interdisciplinary setting to patients with tracheostomies and/or variety of illnesses/diseases including, but not limited to acute and/or chronic respiratory illnesses or pathologies of the airway.

Enhances quality of life from the perspective of the patient/family by consulting, conferring and collaborating with other health care professionals.

Demonstrates continuous improvement and best practice approach in respiratory practice.

Conducts various cardiac diagnostic tests such as Electrocardiogram (ECG), stress testing and Holter Monitoring for analysis and interpretation by medical staff.

Maintains and advances own clinical competence and participates on committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.

Education & Experience

• 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.
• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Completion of additional coursework and clinical training in conduction of ECG, Holter Monitor and Stress Tests.

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 patient/family‑centred model of care.
• Basic knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement care plans.
• Demonstrated ability to assess patient 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 (verbally and in writing) and deal effectively with patients 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 the department policy and procedure manual.
• Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrated ability in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to operated equipment including applicable software applications.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized patient care information system.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Required skills

Current ACLS, PALS and NRP.

Preferred skills

Recent related, acute care experience.

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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award‑winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, we support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity‑deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.