Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Vancouver Coastal Health • Vancouver, BC

5d • CA$40 - CA$50 • Onsite

About The Position

Come work as a Respiratory Therapist for Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) on the Therapy Services Team at Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver, BC. Apply now to join today! Practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice as outlined by the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) as well as within a client and family centred care model and the vision and values of the organization. Performs ongoing respiratory care in a multi-disciplinary setting to clients with a variety of illnesses/diseases including, but not limited to acute and/or chronic respiratory illnesses or pathologies of the airway. Works independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Enhances quality of life from the perspective of the client/family. Consults, confers and collaborates with other health care Professionals. Demonstrates continuous improvement and best practice approach in respiratory practice. Maintains and advances own clinical competence. Participates on committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Successful completion of the Health Professionals Testing Canada Credentialing Exam.
• Eligible for membership with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists and BC Society of Respiratory Therapists.
• Broad knowledge of CSRT standards of practice and clinical practice guidelines.
• Broad knowledge of current respiratory care theory and practices within a client/family centred model of care.
• Basic knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement care plans.
• Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care, and to respond appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership through initiative and independence.
• Demonstrated ability to use clinical practice documents.
• Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrated ability in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Performs ongoing respiratory care in a multi-disciplinary setting to clients with a variety of illnesses/diseases including, but not limited to acute and/or chronic respiratory illnesses or pathologies of the airway.
• Works independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Enhances quality of life from the perspective of the client/family.
• Consults, confers and collaborates with other health care Professionals.
• Demonstrates continuous improvement and best practice approach in respiratory practice.
• Maintains and advances own clinical competence.
• Participates on committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

What This Job Offers

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