Respiratory Therapist
- Brantford, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Exceptional Care–Exceptional People
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The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.
Why Choose BCHS?
Reporting to the Clinical Manager, Critical Care, the successful applicant will be responsible for providing evidenced based, comprehensive, safe, effective and ethical care to all clients in need of Respiratory Therapist services.
Primary Responsibilities
Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.
The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, BCHS provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities upon request.
Just gradulated? We would love to hear from you!
The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.
- The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
- The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds
Why Choose BCHS?
- Tuition Reimbursement (Centralized Education Fund)
- Casual, Part time and Full time positions (4 on 5 off for full time nurses)
- HOOPP Pension Plan
- Predictable work locations
- Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
- Support 24/7- you’re not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health and support staff).
- Wellness matters, our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
- Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.
Reporting to the Clinical Manager, Critical Care, the successful applicant will be responsible for providing evidenced based, comprehensive, safe, effective and ethical care to all clients in need of Respiratory Therapist services.
Primary Responsibilities
- Supporting the functioning of the anesthesiology role in the Operating Room and Labour and Delivery.
- Managing mechanically ventilated patients including modification of ventilation in accordance with ventilation and weaning protocols.
- Assisting in the transport of intubated patients.
- Ongoing assessment and intervention for high risk respiratory failure patients.
- Achieving certification in intubation and arterial line insertion.
- Participating in the on call rotation.
- Must hold a valid certificate from the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
- New graduates are invited to apply - we are excited to support early career talent
- Current BCLS, ACLS certification required. PALS and NPR certification an asset.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, critical thinking, and time management skills
- Demonstrated previous clinical experience
- Demonstrated commitment to quality patient care
- Home oxygen experience an asset
- Excellent attendance and work record
Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.
The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, BCHS provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities upon request.
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Responsibilities
Provide safe, evidence-based respiratory therapy care, including managing mechanically ventilated patients and assessing and treating patients at high risk of respiratory failure. Support anesthesiology in the operating room and labour and delivery, assist with intubated patient transport, obtain intubation and arterial line certifications, and participate in the on-call rotation.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a valid certificate from the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario and current BCLS and ACLS certifications; new graduates are welcome. The role requires clinical experience, strong communication, interpersonal, critical-thinking, and time-management skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team; PALS, neonatal resuscitation, and home oxygen experience are assets.
Skills
- Mechanical Ventilation Management
- Ventilator Weaning
- Intubation
- Arterial Line Insertion
- Respiratory Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Time Management
- Independent Work
- Teamwork
- Patient Care
- Anesthesiology Support
- Patient Transport
Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- HOOPP Pension Plan
- Discounted Onsite Parking
- Employee Assistance Program
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Respiratory Therapy
- College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
- BCLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Ventilation Protocols
- Weaning Protocols
- Intubation
- Arterial Line Insertion
- Critical Care
- Respiratory Failure
- Anesthesiology
- Operating Room
- Labour and Delivery
- Patient Transport
- Home Oxygen
- On-Call Rotation
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Patient Safety
- Quality Patient Care