Respiratory Therapist, Sleep Lab, Ambulatory Care – Temporary Full-Time (1.0) (until July 2027)
About The Position
CHEO is a leading pediatric health organization dedicated to helping children and youth achieve their best lives. Ranked among the top hospitals in Canada for its digital infrastructure, CHEO integrates clinical care, research, and education to provide seamless, patient-centered care. The Research Institute focuses on a wide range of children's health concerns. CHEO has been recognized as a top employer by Forbes and Canada's Top 100 Employers. The role of the respiratory therapist in the Ambulatory Care PSU involves responsibilities in Ambulatory Care and Critical Care. This includes assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and coordinating patient care for respiratory patients throughout the hospital and for patients who are technology-dependent and/or have sleep-disorder breathing in the sleep lab. The respiratory therapist is a member of a multidisciplinary team within the sleep lab, critical care, inpatient, and emergency departments on a rotational basis.
Requirements
- Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential)
- Member of the College of Respiratory Therapy (General Certificate) (Essential)
- BCLS (Essential)
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and collaborative practice skills (Essential)
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing education, including independent learning (Essential)
- Bilingualism (English/French) (Essential)
- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPGST) or eligibility (Essential)
Nice To Haves
- Degree in Health Sciences or related field (Preferred)
- Member in good standing of the RTSO (Preferred)
- Member in good standing of the CRST (Preferred)
- PALS & and NRP certification (Preferred)
- Minimum 3 years pediatric respiratory care experience (Preferred)
- Experience in sleep laboratory (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Provides diagnostic testing including polysomnography: both acquisition and scoring of studies
- Assess and titrate patients on both invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation
- Utilize clinical practice guidelines, clinical pathways, medical directives, hospital policies and procedures to promote and implement evidence based practice
- Implement respiratory care including patient assessment, oxygen therapy, airway management, ventilatory management, diagnostic testing and patient transport
- Administer medication via inhalation as per medical directives or physician order
- Anticipate and prepare for emergencies
- Ensure safe and effective application of precise respiratory technological equipment to meet determined patient care goals
- Collaborate with other team members with the planning and organization of the sleep lab
- Provide patient and family support and education
- Participates in several interdisciplinary teams providing advice on respiratory management
- 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 respiratory therapy practice
- Preceptor students from respiratory therapy educational programs
Benefits
- CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.
- Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
