Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Salary Details The salary range for this position is CAD $40.19/Hr. - CAD $50.20/Hr. Job Summary Come work as a Respiratory Therapist for Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) on the Respiratory Therapy team at Richmond Hospital in Richmond, BC. Apply now to join our team! Practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice as outlined by the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) as well as within a client and family centred care model and the vision and values of the organization. Performs ongoing respiratory care in a multi-disciplinary setting to clients with a variety of illnesses/diseases including, but not limited to acute and/or chronic respiratory illnesses or pathologies of the airway. Works independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Enhances quality of life from the perspective of the client/family. Consults, confers and collaborates with other health care Professionals. Demonstrates continuous improvement and best practice approach in respiratory practice. Maintains and advances own clinical competence. Participates on committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned. Qualifications Education & Experience Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program. Successful completion of the Health Professionals Testing Canada Credentialing Exam. Eligible for membership with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists and BC Society of Respiratory Therapists. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Broad knowledge of CSRT standards of practice and clinical practice guidelines. Broad knowledge of current respiratory care theory and practices within a client/family centred model of care. Basic knowledge of research process and methodology. Demonstrated ability to plan and implement care plans. Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care, and to respond appropriately. Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership through initiative and independence. Demonstrated ability to use clinical practice documents. Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies. Demonstrated ability in CPR techniques. Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system. Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Closing Statement The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process. WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH? VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work. Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. ***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

The Respiratory Therapist performs ongoing respiratory care for patients with acute or chronic illnesses within a multi-disciplinary team. They collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance quality of life and maintain clinical competence in accordance with professional standards.

Candidates must have graduated from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program and successfully completed the Health Professionals Testing Canada Credentialing Exam. Eligibility for membership with the CSRT and BCSRT is required, along with demonstrated clinical skills and physical ability to perform the duties.

• Health insurance • Dental insurance • Extended health benefits • Municipal pension plan • Employer-paid training • Leadership development • Wellness supports • Counselling services • Recognition programs

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• Résolution de problèmesSouhaitée
• LeadershipSouhaitée
• CommunicationSouhaitée

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

• Respiratory therapy
• Clinical assessment
• Care planning
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Patient care
• CPR techniques
• Conflict resolution
• Problem-solving
• Clinical documentation
• Computerized information systems
• Leadership
• Communication
• Respiratory Care
• Research
• Teaching
• Respiratory Therapy
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Clinical Practices
• Closing Argument
• Communicable Diseases
• Computer Literacy
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Disabilities
• Health Policies
• Innovation
• Leadership Development
• Publicly Funded Health Care
• Writing
• Teamwork

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Respiratory Therapist
• Health Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified
• Respiratory Therapists

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Postuler avant le

11 août 2027

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

38 heures par semaine