Respiratory Therapist

Job Summary & Requirements The Allied Health Services (AHS) team, under Professional Practice consists of Regulated Healthcare Professional including: Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Social Work, Registered Dietitians, as well as unregulated Rehabilitation Assistants. Each discipline is focused on driving evidence informed practice to promote high quality patient and family centered care. The team has a professional practice leader (PPL) model for each regulated allied health discipline which promotes and enhances the interprofessional team. Each regulated discipline has their own PPL with dedicated time to enhance their communities of practice, represent their respective disciplines at committees, create policies & procedures, lead corporate level initiatives and drive best practices in the realm of patient care. We are currently recruiting for a Permanent Part Time acute care focused Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to support our acute care areas, including but not limited to ICU, ED, Birthing Unit, Critical Care Unit and Medicine/Surgery units. Education and Experience: Current registration in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario -required Current BCLS - required Current ACLS- required Current NRP - required Previous experience in critical care - preferred Responsibilities: Care and management of mechanically ventilated patients Assessment and modification of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation in accordance with Ventilation/Weaning guidelines Airway management Intubation and extubation Administration of aerosolized medication and/or Meter Dose Inhaler (MDI) Assessment and intervention for patients deemed high risk for respiratory failure Tracheostomy management Home oxygen assessment Arterial punctures and blood withdrawal from arterial lines Arterial line insertion Assisting with bronchoscopies and percutaneous tracheostomy procedure Intra and inter-organization transport of high risk patients Neonatal management, including neonatal resuscitation at high risk deliveries (establishing airway, breathing and circulation), mechanical ventilation, Nasal CPAP, oxygen therapy and assistance of airway management. Competencies: Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills Demonstrates excellent critical thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skills Demonstrates ability to function both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team Ability to adapt in a fast paced and stressful environment Commitment to patient and family-centered care Commitment to professional practice, continuing education and lifelong learning Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record required Demonstrates technical skills-computer software Demonstrates ability to energize, coach, encourage and support other team members Demonstrates ability to manage change and to foster an environment which promotes professional development and best practice

The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides care and management for mechanically ventilated patients across acute care areas including the ICU and ED. Responsibilities include airway management, arterial line insertion, and neonatal resuscitation during high-risk deliveries.

Candidates must be registered in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario and hold current BCLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications. Previous experience in critical care is preferred.

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• Mechanical Ventilation
• Airway Management
• Intubation
• Extubation
• Tracheostomy Management
• Arterial Punctures
• Neonatal Resuscitation
• Critical Care
• Patient Assessment
• Interprofessional Collaboration
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving

• Healthcare

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

12 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Entry level