RRT - Respiratory Therapist

Hamilton Health Sciences•Hamilton, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist (RRT) supports the assessment, care, and management of patients across the lifespan who require respiratory support, including invasive and non-invasive ventilation and high-flow oxygen therapy. Responsibilities include advanced neonatal resuscitation and newborn airway management, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and ABGs. The RRT will assist patients with pre/post tracheotomy care and needs, and liaise with medical specialists. The role involves providing respiratory therapy assessments, and developing therapy discharge and care plans. The RRT will attend patient and program meetings and communicate with home care vendors/clients. This position requires autonomous work, decision-making, and judgment. The RRT acts as a resource to the cardio-respiratory department and, as the only Respiratory Therapist on site, is responsible for supporting all areas. The successful applicant must be highly motivated with excellent clinical decision-making, communication, and time management skills.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
Current General Certificate of Registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO) and in good standing.
Successful completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care (CBRC) exam.
Experience in respiratory rehabilitation, invasive and non-invasive ventilation, and oxygen therapy.
Recent experience in Adult and Newborn Respiratory Care.
Demonstrated excellence in leadership, communication, organization, team building, and conflict resolution.
Demonstrated advanced critical thinking, assessment, planning, evaluation & coordination skills in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of and the ability to work in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Knowledge and demonstrated competencies in Patient and Family Centered Care.
Ability and knowledge to access hospital resources.
Demonstrated excellence in the ability to initiate, model and support change in a constructive manner.
Demonstrated commitment to continuous education and learning for self and others.

Nice To Haves

ACLS, NRP and PALS current certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the assessment, care, and management of patients requiring respiratory support, including invasive and non-invasive ventilation and high-flow oxygen therapy.
Perform advanced neonatal resuscitation and newborn airway management.
Administer oxygen therapy and aerosol therapy.
Perform Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs).
Assist patients with pre/post tracheotomy care and needs.
Liaise with medical specialists.
Provide respiratory therapy assessments.
Develop therapy discharge and care plans.
Attend patient and program meetings.
Communicate with appropriate home care vendors/clients.
Work autonomously, make decisions, and apply judgment in day-to-day work.
Act as a resource to the cardio-respiratory department.
Support all areas of the hospital as the sole Respiratory Therapist on site.