Respiratory Therapist, Various Positions Available Throughout Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Surrey, BC

35d•Hybrid

About The Position

Nova Scotia Health is hiring Respiratory Therapists across the province. Respiratory Therapists have the responsibility for the initiation and management of mechanical ventilation (life support) and also act as an expert of advanced airway management in all areas of the institution. They deliver and manage the administration of oxygen and other compressed gasses, aerosolized medications and high humidity therapies. They also perform and interpret related pulmonary diagnostic testing. Respiratory Therapists act as part of the multidisciplinary health care team to help achieve physician goals for patients' cardiorespiratory status, and assess, plan, deliver and evaluate the effectiveness of respiratory care and airway management for patients. There may be other Respiratory Therapy duties such as patient or staff education sessions. Our Respiratory Therapists are offered continuous clinical education & support along with many opportunities for advancement within the organization.

Requirements

Upcoming graduate or graduate of an accredited school of respiratory therapy
Must be eligible or currently hold/maintain registration with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Respiratory Therapy (NSRRT)

Responsibilities

Initiation and management of mechanical ventilation (life support)
Act as an expert of advanced airway management in all areas of the institution
Deliver and manage the administration of oxygen and other compressed gasses, aerosolized medications and high humidity therapies
Perform and interpret related pulmonary diagnostic testing
Act as part of the multidisciplinary health care team to help achieve physician goals for patients' cardiorespiratory status
Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate the effectiveness of respiratory care and airway management for patients
Patient or staff education sessions