Respiratory Therapist

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre; Ohio; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility is seeking a part-time Respiratory Therapist to support acute care and ambulatory services. The ideal candidate will have necessary certifications and experience in critical care, providing essential respiratory care to patients. Responsibilities include managing ventilated patients, airway management, and conducting pulmonary function tests. The role emphasizes teamwork, critical thinking, and commitment to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Current registration required with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario.
• Previous experience in critical care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care and management of mechanically ventilated patients.
• Assessment and modification of mechanical ventilation.
• Administration of aerosolized medication.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Current registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario

BCLS Certification

ACLS Certification

NRP Certification

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Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Program & Department

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre -> Interprofessional Practice -> Respiratory Therapy

Regular / Temporary

Casual

Full / Part Time

Part-Time

Temporary End Date (Anticipated)

Union

ON2

Requisition Close Date

20 May 2025

FTE

0.00

Salary Plan / Job Grade

$39.66 - $53.28 ( OH_02 )

Job Posting Reason

New Position

Job Summary & Requirements

We are currently recruiting for a CasualAcute CareRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)to support our acute care as well as ambulatory service (adult and pediatric asthma and pulmonary function) clinics.

Education and Experience:
• Current registration in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario -required
• Current BCLS - required
• Current ACLS- required
• Current NRP - required
• Previous experience in critical care - preferred
• Previous experience in pulmonary function testing- preferred
• Certified Respiratory Educator (CRE) or Certified Asthma Educator (CAE)- preferred

Responsibilities:
• Care and management of mechanically ventilated patients
• Assessment and modification of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation in accordance with Ventilation/Weaning guidelines
• Airway management
• Intubation and extubation
• Administration of aerosolized medication and/or Meter Dose Inhaler (MDI)
• Assessment and intervention for patients deemed high risk for respiratory failure
• Tracheostomy management
• Home oxygen assessment
• Pulmonary function testing including: body plethysmography, spirometry, lung diffusion, methacholine challenge testing
• Arterial punctures and blood withdrawal from arterial lines
• Arterial line insertion
• Assisting with bronchoscopies and percutaneous tracheostomy procedure
• Intra and inter-organization transport of high risk patients
• Neonatal management, including neonatal resuscitation at high risk deliveries (establishing airway, breathing and circulation), mechanical ventilation, Nasal CPAP, oxygen therapy and assistance of airway management.

Competencies:
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrates excellent critical thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates ability to function both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to adapt in a fast paced and stressful environment
• Commitment to patient and family-centered care
• Commitment to professional practice, continuing education and lifelong learning
• Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record required
• Demonstrates technical skills-computer software
• Demonstrates ability to energize, coach, encourage and support other team members
• Demonstrates ability to manage change and to foster an environment which promotes professional development and best practice

Equity & Inclusion
RVH is committed to recruitment and selection practices anchored in principles of equity and inclusion that contribute to an anti-oppressive, respectful, and culturally safe workplace.

We invite applications from individuals who belong to groups that have been historically marginalized on the grounds identified by the Ontario Human Right Code, including but not limited to race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Métis, or Inuk person.

Accommodations
RVH is dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We are continuously working to create an accessible, barrier-free process, and recognize each applicant’s needs are different.

We encourage applicants with a disability or circumstance that could be supported with an accommodation to contact People Recruitment [e-mail].

If you are interested in this position, please apply online before 11:00 p.m. EST on the Requisition Close Date. If there is no close date listed above, the requisition will remain open until filled.