Ventilation Care Specialist, Respiratory Therapy

Michael Garron Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Garron Hospital in Toronto is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide advanced respiratory care to chronically and acutely ill patients within the Long-Term Ventilation unit. You will assess, treat, monitor, and manage patients, and work with an interprofessional team to support evidence-based practices.

This role requires rotating shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends and on-call.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with CRTO and in good standing.
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Certificate Program for Respiratory Therapist working with Long Term Ventilation preferred.
• ACLS is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, monitor, and manage chronically ventilated patients.
• Provide evidence-based respiratory care and patient education.
• Ensure safe operation of respiratory equipment.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives in the department.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

EMR proficiency

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

CRTO registration

Accredited RT program

BLS certification

Long-Term Ventilation certificate

ACLS (asset)

Tools

Electronic medical records (EMR)

Job description

Michael Garron Hospital in Toronto is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide advanced respiratory care to chronically and acutely ill patients within the Long-Term Ventilation unit. You will assess, treat, monitor, and manage patients, and work with an interprofessional team to support evidence-based practices.

This role requires rotating shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends and on-call.