Respiratory Therapist - Temporary Part-Time

Brockville General Hospital; Canada; On-site; CAD 52,844 - 73,398; Part time

Job summary

Brockville General Hospital in Ontario is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a temporary part-time position up to 6 months with possible extension. The role supports the Respiratory Therapy Team and adheres to College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario standards.

You will work across in-patient and out-patient programs, contribute to quality improvement, and collaborate with nurses, physicians and other health professionals to ensure safe, patient-centred care within a Level 3 ICU environment.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of recognized post-secondary Respiratory Therapy program.
• Member in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario.
• Ability to educate patients and staff on respiratory therapy practices.
• Familiarity with RHPA and RTA relevant to practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy care per established standards and protocols.
• Collaborate with the inter-professional team to coordinate patient care.
• Participate in education, rounds and staff training to maintain high standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Clinical expertise

Patient education

Risk management

Education

Post-secondary Respiratory Therapy program

CRTO registration in good standing

Job description

Respiratory Therapist - Temporary Part-Time

Status : Temporary Part-Time (up to 6 months with possible extension)

Department : Respiratory

Union Association : OPSEU

Salary: $38.36 to $53.28/Hour

Position Summary:

Under the Supervision of the Manager of Allied Health and Clinical Services, and as a member of the Respiratory Therapy Team, the Respiratory Therapists provide care as established by the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario and the standards of respiratory care of this hospital. Respiratory Therapists participates in service and hospital-wide activities and programs that model and promote a safe and healthy patient-centered environment and that contribute to quality improvement and risk management initiatives.

Respiratory Therapists at Brockville General Hospital also have the opportunity to join the Critical Care Outreach Team (CCOT) working collaboratively with Registered Nurses. Respiratory Therapists are assigned to both in-patient and out-patient duties, with involvement spanning all programs within the organization from Emergency Room coverage to Critical Care, and throughout the acute and post-acute patient journey. The RTs work closely with other allied health members and the full multidisciplinary team. Brockville General Hospital is a medium sized Community Hospital, with a Level 3 ICU, servicing a variety of patient populations including pediatric and geriatric patients. Brockville General Hospital offers ongoing education, to ensure competence and skills are maintained, and best practices are followed for outstanding patient care.

Education and Experience:

• Successful completion of recognized post-secondary Respiratory Therapy program
• Member in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario

Skills and Abilities:

• Behaviour consistent with Hospital Mission, Values and Standards of Performance
• Knowledge of department, organization and professional standards and relevant legislation; Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) and Respiratory Therapy Act (RTA)
• Maintain personal education objectives relevant to the practice and professional portfolio
• Collaborates with inter-professional team members to identify educational programs for staff and other health care professionals
• Recognized as clinical experts, actively participating in the education of physicians, nurses and other inter-professional team members related to Respiratory Therapy practice, policies and specialty interventions
• Participates in team rounds, committees, staff education and clinical care meetings, acting as a resource for the team, when needed
• Provides education to patients, students and staff, e.g.: individual/group teaching
• Influences/contributes to patient care through presentations/publications, acting as a role model and assisting others to maintain a high standard of care
• Computer literacy in a Microsoft environment
• Identify areas where opportunity for improvement exists within the department and the hospital
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Good attendance and availability required

Brockville General Hospital values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is strongly committed to attracting, engaging, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. Brockville General Hospital welcomes all applicants including members of racialized groups, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Brockville General Hospital will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Brockville General Hospital will support and assist applicants with disabilities in the recruitment process. For information or to discuss any specific needs you may have in the interview process or in any testing required of candidates, please contact Human Resources at 613-345-5649 ext. 51453.

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As a designated Rural Community Hospital, Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses working at Brockville General Hospital may be eligible for the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Please visit www.Canada.ca for details.

New employees and professional staff are required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination (or provide appropriate medical- or creed-based exemption).