Respiratory Therapist Fellow, Critical Care Transport Team, Temporary Full-Time (1.0)

CHEO • Ottawa, ON

5d • CA$47 - CA$58 • Onsite

About The Position

Members of the team are provincially mandated to provide transport to critically ill neonates and paediatric patients to centres able to provide a higher level of care as required by patient condition. The transport environment is highly unpredictable, and Critical Care Transport Respiratory Therapist Fellows (CCTT RTF) will train to be perpetually ready with a broadened skill set, proper equipment and mental preparedness to respond to any situation they are presented with. Although they have telephone access to Physicians to guide them with developing a plan of care and carrying out complex procedures, there are occasions where they would not be able to reach these resources (lack of cell service in remote areas, while in flight) and must use their clinical judgement under the guidance and supervision of their overseeing clinician and with increasing autonomy as the fellowship progresses to carry out highly specialized procedures in emergency, life or death situations often in confined spaces and with only the assistance of their Clinician partner. They will be involved in the care of critically ill patients utilizing complex equipment and will progress to managing patient care as the fellowship advances. The CCTT RTF will leverage their own extensive knowledge and clinical experience as a Critical Care Respiratory Therapist to progress toward practice as a Critical Care Transport Team Respiratory Clinician (CCTT RC). This is achieved through successful completion of the required stages of the fellowship, as monitored and approved by the CHEO Transport Fellowship Program, and upon successful completion of the required written assessments and Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE), preparing the fellow to function effectively within the transport team in a highly challenging, dynamic, and unpredictable clinical environment. The Critical Care Transport Team Respiratory Therapist Fellow (CCTT RTF) participates in a mandatory two‑tier Clinician Training Program. Successful completion of Tier 1 is required to progress to Tier 2, which includes increased responsibility, clinical autonomy, and compensation. The pay band for this position will begin on OPSEU Pay band 15a ($41.85 - $51.77 per hour), and will progress to OPSEU pay band 24 ($46.69 - $57.74 per hour) as responsibilities are added.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited university/ college respiratory therapy program (Essential)
• Member of the College of Respiratory Therapy (General Certificate) (Essential)
• Minimum of five (5) years of Level III Neonatal Intensive Care experience and/or Minimum of 5 years of Pediatric Critical Care experience or other appropriate combinations of education and experience, along with the demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position, may be considered in lieu of stated education and experience (Essential)
• Successful completion of the Transport Orientation/Training program (including OSCE testing and certification runs) within the designated training period (Essential)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification (Essential)
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or successful completion of within 12 months (Essential)
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification or successful completion of within 12 months (Essential)
• Demonstrated ability to function appropriately in emergency situations (Essential)
• Demonstrated ability to function at a highly autonomous level in an unfamiliar setting with an unfamiliar team (Essential)
• Demonstrated adaptability and creativity in problem solving (Essential)
• Flexibility in scheduling with the ability to extend the shift based on needs of the transport (Essential)
• Comfortable with ground ambulance, rotor and fixed wing aircraft modes of transportation (Essential)
• Comfortable learning and applying skillsets in an extended scope of care (Essential)
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills (Essential)
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills (Essential)
• Comprehensively use relevant computer technology and specialized equipment (Essential)
• Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) (Essential)

Nice To Haves

• Member in good standing of the Respiratory Therapy Society of Ontario (RTSO) (Preferred)
• Member in good standing of the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) (Preferred)
• Experience working in PREHOS (Preferred)
• Experience with EPIC (Preferred)
• Bilingualism (French/English) (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Providing care across the Southeast, Northeast, and Champlain regions, using ground and air transport modalities (ambulance, fixed‑wing aircraft, and helicopter) to support patients requiring advanced respiratory and critical care
• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary transport team to ensure safe, coordinated, and comprehensive care for pediatric and neonatal patients
• Delivering specialized respiratory and critical care to neonatal and pediatric populations ranging from extreme prematurity to adolescents up to 18 years of age, applying age‑ and development‑appropriate clinical judgment
• Progress toward autonomous clinical practice in high‑acuity transport settings, applying an expanded scope of practice to manage complex and time‑sensitive situations under appropriate oversight as outlined by the fellowship
• Successfully complete the Neonatal and Pediatric Transport Team competency requirements
• Utilize clinical practice guidelines, clinical pathways, medical directives, hospital policies and procedures to promote and implement evidence-based practice
• Ensure safe and effective application of precise technological equipment to meet determined patient care goals
• Anticipate and prepare for emergencies
• Provide patient and family support and education
• Contribute to the orientation and education of various members of the interdisciplinary team as appropriate
• Participate in quality assurance, research activities and workload measurement as appropriate
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional transport practice
• Perform work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and all CHEO corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety
• Perform other related duties as required

Benefits

• competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• unique culture that fosters dedication, communication, respect and teamwork
• place where your opinions will be respected, contributions valued and your initiatives rewarded
• family-friendly environment that supports you and your own family, as well as the children, youth and families we serve
• chance to grow — personally and professionally — through our comprehensive orientation program and on-the-job learning
• support for continued education and learning
• potential for a relocation reimbursement benefit
• truly unique work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree