Respiratory Therapist

Job Summary & Requirements The Allied Health Services (AHS) team, 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 Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to support our acute care as well as ambulatory service (adult and pediatric asthma and pulmonary function) clinics. 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 Previous experience in pulmonary function testing- preferred Certified Respiratory Educator (CRE) or Certified Asthma Educator (CAE)- preferred Experience with COPD patients/puffer teaching 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 Pulmonary function testing including: body plethysmography, spirometry, lung diffusion, methacholine challenge testing 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

Manage mechanically ventilated patients and perform airway management, including intubation and extubation. Conduct pulmonary function testing and provide neonatal respiratory care and resuscitation in acute and ambulatory settings.

Requires current registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario and certifications in BCLS, ACLS, and NRP. Experience in critical care, pulmonary function testing, and asthma education is preferred.

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Mechanical Ventilation
• Airway Management
• Intubation
• Extubation
• Pulmonary Function Testing
• Arterial Punctures
• Neonatal Resuscitation
• Tracheostomy Management
• BCLS
• ACLS
• NRP
• Patient Assessment
• Critical Care
• Aerosolized Medication Administration
• Interprofessional Collaboration
• Clinical Decision Making

• Healthcare

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Postuler avant le

9 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Entry level