Student Clinical Extern (Respiratory Therapy)

Michael Garron Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Garron Hospital seeks a Student Clinical Extern in Respiratory Therapy to assist in patient care under supervision. The position entails supporting respiratory therapy functions, participating in shadow shifts with Registered Respiratory Therapists, and fulfilling a commitment of at least 1 shift every 3 weeks to ensure practical experience and learning.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in the second or third year of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• BLS Certificate must be current.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and restocking emergency equipment.
• Refill oxygen tanks and provide patient care support.

Skills

Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety

Knowledge of infection control practices

Effective communication skills

Ability to work in diverse environments

Education

Currently enrolled in accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Current BLS Certificate

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Position Overview

The Respiratory Therapy Extern works in collaboration with and under the direct and/or indirect supervision of an appointed regulated healthcare professional and the mentorship of a Clinical Extern Coordinator to provide quality and safe patient care. The Respiratory Therapy Extern assists respiratory therapy technicians by helping manage and restock emergency equipment and refill oxygen tanks. Shadow shifts are also available for any extern who would like to have the opportunity to shadow a RegisteredRespiratory Therapist (RRT) across multiple hospital departments based on interest. As a Respiratory therapy student extern, you are required to work a minimum of 1 shift per 3-week period, and can work up to a maximum of 75 hours bi-weekly.

Position Overview

The Respiratory Therapy Extern works in collaboration with and under the direct and/or indirect supervision of an appointed regulated healthcare professional and the mentorship of a Clinical Extern Coordinator to provide quality and safe patient care. The Respiratory Therapy Extern assists respiratory therapy technicians by helping manage and restock emergency equipment and refill oxygen tanks. Shadow shifts are also available for any extern who would like to have the opportunity to shadow a RegisteredRespiratory Therapist (RRT) across multiple hospital departments based on interest. As a Respiratory therapy student extern, you are required to work a minimum of 1 shift per 3-week period, and can work up to a maximum of 75 hours bi-weekly.

Education

• Must be currently enrolled in either second or third year of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Must hold a current BLS Certificate
  
  

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and other relevant legislation
• Knowledge of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
• Knowledge of Emergency Codes
• Ability to work in a job that requires lifting, considerable walking, and standing, bending, pushing and pulling of equipment
• Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices
• Demonstrated ability to foster caring and trusting relationships with patients and families in an effort to support patient focused care
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and the willingness to work effectively in a team
• Demonstrated commitment to on-going learning and professional development
• Ability to maintain a consistent level of productivity and efficiency
• Ability to ask questions and seek out assistance when unsure of how to proceed with a task that is unfamiliar
• Ability to perform responsibilities in a courteous manner
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements under the MGH Privacy Policy
• Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Patient service-oriented, with the ability to effectively work in a diverse and inclusive environment
• Good work and attendance record is required.
• All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN)[formerly Toronto East Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
• All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
• All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves andtheir co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.
  
  

Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) champions accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity through the creation of an inclusive and diverse work environment. At Michael Garron Hospital, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. We encourage candidates from Black, First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, people of colour, women, people with disabilities and individuals who identify with the diverse communities that we serve, to join the MGH team.

We are committed to providing accessible employment practices thatare in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know how we can work with you to meet your needs.

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