Staff Respiratory Therapist - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Inc; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Inc. is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for St. Boniface Hospital.

The role involves providing respiratory care to patients in a busy clinical setting and requires current CPR and MARRT registration. Experience in respiratory therapy and knowledge of pulmonary function testing are preferred. The position is in person with ASAP start, FTE 1.0, and a heavy emphasis on teamwork, safety, and compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Entry-to-practice respiratory therapy credential from a Canadian program or MARRT-approved equivalent.
• Successful completion of Pulmonary Functions training within one month of starting.
• Current MARRT registration required; CSRT membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy care per physician orders.
• Stand, walk, and perform manual ventilation; respond to emergencies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and quality care.

Skills

Clinical experience

MARRT registration

CSRT preferred

CPR training

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Professional judgment

Physiology knowledge

Organization

Adaptability

Manual ventilation

Emergency response

Education

Respiratory Therapy credential (entry-to-practice)

Pulmonary Functions training completion

Job description

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Department / Unit: Respiratory Services - SBH

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 1.00

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 11.63

Annual Base Hours: 2015

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Position Overview

Experience

• Recent and related clinical experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Entry-to-practice academic credential in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited Canadian program or a Manitoba Association of Registered Respiratory Therapists (MARRT) approved equivalent, if internationally educated, is required.
• Successful completion of the in-house Pulmonary Functions training program or successful completion of same within one (1) month from commencement in position.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current registration with the MARRT required. Current registration/membership in the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) is preferred.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of computer systems and proficiency in the use of various current and related software applications is an asset.
• Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work cooperatively with other disciplines and demonstrate professional judgment and initiative.
• Knowledge of the physiological, social, cultural and economic aspects of patient care.
• Ability to organize and complete assignments with a minimum of supervision.
• Willingness to adapt to new concepts, techniques and best practice in the academic and clinical fields of health care.
• Ability to stand and walk and perform manual ventilation with one or both hands for prolonged periods.
• Ability to run to emergencies.

If there are no applicants meeting the qualifications, the employer may consider an applicant who does not meet the above qualifications.

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity and visual acuity are required.
• Ability to lift heavy medical equipment including measuring devices, monitors, D and E size gas cylinders and other equipment (weighing up to 15 pounds/6.8 kg).
• Ability to push wheeled medical equipment.
• Ability to move H and M size gas cylinders (weighing 66 to 100 pounds/30 to 45.5 kg).
• Ability to assist with the positioning of clients.
• May be required to occasionally work extended hours.
• May be required to work a variety of shifts including weekends and nights.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, radiation, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress etc.
• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/staff/visitors.

St. Boniface Hospital is committed to empowering a workforce that welcomes and celebrates diversity by fostering culturally safe places for all employees. We strive to celebrate our diverse workforce and the outstanding work we do every day.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

Wewelcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.