Respiratory Therapist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Successful completion of Level 1 clinical placement from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Continued enrollment in a recognized education program.
• Certification in Basic Life Support or equivalent.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Organization of workload and prioritization.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective interaction with internal and external contacts.

Responsibilities

• Assess, record, and report patient health status through data collection, observation, physical assessments, and collaboration with the Respiratory Therapy team, multi-disciplinary team, patients, and families.
• Collaborate in the development and modification of patient care plans, including health-promoting relationships, goal setting, care action prioritization, and discharge planning.
• Provide Respiratory Therapy care under supervision, including assisting with procedures, therapies, interventions, oxygen therapy, administering medications, airway management, mechanical ventilation, patient education, crisis management, and supply/equipment maintenance.
• Evaluate patient response to interventions, modify care as needed, and participate in multidisciplinary team evaluations and discharge readiness assessments.
• Participate in quality improvement plans/activities, data collation, and adherence to health and safety requirements.
• Immediately report unsafe situations to supervisors or appropriate personnel.

Benefits

• A competitive salary: $30.40 - $37.96 CAD