Registered Respiratory Therapist

Overview:

The Cardiorespiratory Department is looking to add one (1) new Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to their team to support the growing needs of the program.

We are currently recruiting for a Temporary Full-Time, Temporary Part-Time, or Casual Respiratory Therapist position. Alexandra Marine and General Hospital is committed to working with the successful candidate to determine hours that mutually support the candidate’s needs while also balancing the needs of the program. Applicants are encouraged to indicate their preferred employment status in their application.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work Monday to Friday, up to 37.5 hours per week. No evenings, weekends, or holidays are required in this role.

New graduates with related clinical experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, or currently enrolled in the final year of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program with an expected graduation date prior to commencement of employment.
• Member in good standing with the CRTO, or actively pursuing registration as a student, or graduate respiratory therapist.
• Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), or willingness to obtain certification within an agreed-upon timeframe.
• New graduates and students nearing successful completion of their Respiratory Therapy program are encouraged to apply. 

Required Skills:

• Previous experience working as a Respiratory Therapist in an acute care hospital setting is considered an asset.
• Previous experience working as a Respiratory Therapist in an inpatient and outpatient setting is considered an asset.
• Previous experience performing and interpreting respiratory and cardiorespiratory diagnostic testing
• Experience with patient assessment, clinical documentation, and electronic medical records (Meditech) is preferred.
• Experience providing consultation, education, and troubleshooting related to cardiorespiratory equipment and therapies is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Abilities:

• Proficiency in the management of high flow oxygen, non-invasive ventilation, and mechanical ventilation
• Proficiency in pulmonary function testing, ECGs, cardiac stress testing, holter monitoring, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, pulse oximetry and arterial blood gas sampling
• Strong patient assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot cardiorespiratory diagnostic equipment.
• Excellent communication, patient education, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills, including proficiency with electronic medical record systems.