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Respiratory Therapist
- Kawartha Lakes, ON, Canada
- Lindsay, ON, Canada
$38.350 - $53.280/Hour · Temporary
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Job Number
J0526-0788
Job Title
Respiratory Therapist
Job Type
Temporary Part Time
Union
OPSEU
City, Province, Country
Lindsay, Ontario, Canada
Department
Respiratory Therapy
Open Positions
1
Date Posted
September 28, 2026
Closing Date
October 4, 2026
Salary
$38.350 - $53.280/Hour
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Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute-care community hospital located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The Ross family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care.
Department/Unit/Program Description
Respiratory Care Practitioners work in all areas of the Hospital, including the Operating Room, Medical and Surgical Units, and Intensive Care. They have expertise in life support systems, anesthetic machines, and the administering of medications for breathing disorders.
At Ross Memorial, we do Pulmonary Function Testing, as well as assessments to determine the need for patients to have home oxygen units.
Position Summary
The hospital is currently seeking a Temporary Part Time Respiratory Therapist to join their team.
Effective Date: May 21, 2026
Ending on or before: December 01, 2027
Essential Qualifications
- Graduate of accredited school of Respiratory Therapy
- Member in good standing with College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
- Current BCLS, NRP, on hire
- Knowledge of computer applications, i.e. Epic, Lab System
- Demonstrated ability to deal effectively and co-operatively with all levels of hospital staff, patients, and families
- Demonstrated high level communication, organizational and time management skills
- Must be able to fulfill physical requirements of the job, as per current Physical Demands Analysis
- Experience in an active treatment hospital Respiratory Department including Diagnostics
Must be available to work twelve(12) hour day and night shifts, Monday to Sunday, with weekend rotation. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements and as per OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Employment Equity
Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant.
Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct.
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Responsibilities
Provide respiratory therapy services across hospital areas, including the operating room, medical and surgical units, and intensive care. Conduct pulmonary function testing and assess patients' need for home oxygen, while supporting breathing-disorder treatment and life-support care.
Requirements
Applicants must graduate from an accredited respiratory therapy program and be in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario. Current BCLS and NRP certifications are required upon hire, along with computer application knowledge, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to meet the job's physical demands.
Skills
- Respiratory Therapy
- Pulmonary Function Testing
- Patient Assessment
- Life Support Systems
- Anesthetic Machines
- Medication Administration
- Epic
- Laboratory Systems
- Communication
- Organization
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Patient Care
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Respiratory Therapy
- Respiratory Therapist
- Pulmonary Function Testing
- Home Oxygen Assessment
- Life Support Systems
- Anesthetic Machines
- Medication Administration
- Breathing Disorders
- BCLS
- NRP
- College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
- Epic
- Laboratory Systems
- Acute Care
- Intensive Care
- Operating Room
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Care
- Communication
- Organization
- Time Management
- Teamwork