Respiratory Therapist Diploma Senior

HealthCareersInSask.ca•Saskatoon, SK

58d•CA$42 - CA$51•Onsite

About The Position

The Transport Respiratory Therapist will be responsible to provide advanced respiratory treatment to complex/critical patients in unpredictable environments encountered in a wide variety of health care facilities. Transportation and care of these patients will occur via air or ground transport. The Transport Respiratory Therapist will be expected to perform advanced skill procedures learned through specialized training under the direction of the Transport Physician via protocols, guidelines and orders received in person or via telephone communication.

Requirements

Respiratory Therapy diploma (RT)
Completion of the Neonatal Transport Training Course
Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
Experience in Neonatal Intensive Care required
2 years minimum experience in a critical care environment
Registered/eligible with Saskatchewan College of Respiratory Therapist (SCRT)
Registered/eligible with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapist (CSRT)
Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Demonstrated knowledge and/or training in the neonatal patient population
Ability to be flexible and willing to change
Ability to work independently
Ability to function effectively in periods of high stress/emergent situations
Advanced - Leadership skills
Advanced - Interpersonal skills
Advanced - Organizational skills
Advanced - Communication skills
Basic - Critical thinking skills
Advanced - Decision making skills

Nice To Haves

Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

Responsibilities

Provide advanced respiratory treatment to complex/critical patients in unpredictable environments.
Transport and care for patients via air or ground transport.
Perform advanced skill procedures learned through specialized training under the direction of the Transport Physician via protocols, guidelines and orders received in person or via telephone communication.