Respiratory Therapist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Registration with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists
• Registered with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
• Ability to work in a Hyperbaric environment required
• Ability to perform without direct supervision
• Effective communication skills
• Commitment to personal and professional development

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a Respiratory Therapist in Adult Critical Care preferred
• Certified Hyperbaric Medical Technologist (CHT) preferred
• Hyperbaric Medicine experience preferred

Responsibilities

• assisting with airway management
• responding to all cardiac and respiratory arrest, trauma
• attending intra and inter-hospital transports of critically ill patients
• administer specialty aerosolized and MDI medications
• acting as a resource for the nurses, residents and allied health personnel in Respiratory/Airway related care
• participating in teaching patients the use of Respiratory Therapy equipment for both hospital and home care use
• performing diagnostic tests such as bedside spirometry, oxygen saturation, blood gas analysis, administering oxygen and other medical gas therapy
• assist with bronchoscopies managing all ventilated patients according to departmental ventilation protocols
• being an integral member of the healthcare team

Benefits

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)