RRT - Respiratory Therapist

hhsc; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Health Sciences invites applications for a Respiratory Therapist to support ICU and other critical care areas, including regional programs, with collaboration among physicians, nurses, and allied teams.

Qualified candidates will have CRTO registration, CBRC, BCLS/ACLS, and at least 3 years of adult critical care experience, with strong skills in ECG, ventilation, airway management and arterial blood gas sampling.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy.
• Current General Registration with CRTO in good standing.
• CBRC exam completed.
• BCLS and ACLS certifications.
• Recent 3 years experience in adult critical care.

Skills

ECG interpretation

Ventilation management

Airway management

ABG sampling

Venipuncture

Vascular access

Critical care knowledge

Resuscitation equipment

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Tools

Respiratory equipment

Job description

The Respiratory Therapy department of the Hamilton General is a team with highly specialized skills and expertise intended to meet the respiratory needs of the diverse patient populations served by the multiple clinical programs and Regional Programs for South Central Ontario.

Areas of responsibility include ICU E/S 27 ICU bed providing specialized care to the neurosciences, trauma, medical, vascular, and surgical patient populations; ICU W 14 bed CV surgical unit; CCU 16, Regional Burn Unit; HIU and Emergency. In addition to supporting these specialized units the Respiratory Therapy department addresses the respiratory needs of patients throughout the General site. Select members of the Respiratory Therapy department in collaboration with the physician operate the Hyperbaric Unit meeting both scheduled and emergent hyperbaric needs. Select members of the Respiratory Therapy department partner with physicians and RN's as members of the site RACE team. The RRT is also a key member of the Code Blue team. The Respiratory Therapy department utilizes a multidisciplinary and collaborative team approach dedicated to the principles of patient-and family-centered care.

days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays

• Graduate of an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy
• Current General Registration, in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO)
• Successful Completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care (CBRC) exam
• Valid BCLS and ACLS certifications
• Recent 3 years experience (within the last 2 years) within an adult critical care setting
• Demonstrated skills and ability in ECG interpretations, pressure monitoring, airway management and mechanical ventilation
• Demonstrated proficiency in adult oral endotracheal intubation, adult arterial blood gas sampling, and adult tracheostomy management and care
• Demonstrated knowledge of the respiratory care, support and critical care management of adult critical care patients
• Demonstrated knowledge and maintenance of respiratory, resuscitation and anesthesia related equipment
• Demonstrated ability to perform venipuncture and vascular access

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

• Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement
• Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement
• Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement
• Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement
• Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement