RRT - Respiratory Therapist

Hamilton Health Sciences • Hamilton, ON

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist areas of responsibility include the Medical Surgical, NeuroTrauma and Cardiovascular ICU units which provide specialized care to medical surgical, neurosciences trauma and vascular patient populations. The HGH also has a Regional Burn Center, Heart Investigation Unit and Emergency Department. In addition to supporting these specialized areas the Respiratory Therapy department supports the respiratory needs of patients throughout the site. Select members of the Respiratory Therapy Department in collaboration with physicians operate the Hyperbaric Unit as well as the site RACE team. The Registered Respiratory Therapist is a key member of the Code Blue Team. The Respiratory therapy Department utilizes a multidisciplinary and collaborative team approach dedicated to the principles of patient and family centered care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy
• Current General Registration, in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO)
• Successful Completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care (CBRC) exam
• Valid BCLS and ACLS certifications
• Recent 2 years experience (within the last 2 years) within an adult critical care setting
• Demonstrated skills and ability in ECG interpretations, pressure monitoring, airway management and mechanical ventilation
• Demonstrated proficiency in adult oral endotracheal intubation, adult arterial blood gas sampling, and adult tracheostomy management and care
• Demonstrated knowledge of the respiratory care, support and critical care management of adult critical care patients
• Demonstrated knowledge and maintenance of respiratory, resuscitation and anesthesia related equipment
• Demonstrated ability to perform venipuncture and vascular access

Nice To Haves

• Recent RACE experience preferred
• Recent hyperbaric experience and/or training preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care to medical surgical, neurosciences trauma and vascular patient populations.
• Support the respiratory needs of patients throughout the site.
• Operate the Hyperbaric Unit in collaboration with physicians.
• Participate in the site RACE team.
• Serve as a key member of the Code Blue Team.
• Utilize a multidisciplinary and collaborative team approach dedicated to the principles of patient and family centered care.

What This Job Offers

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