Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Therapy
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Respiratory Therapists are health care professionals who monitor, evaluate and treat individuals with respiratory and cardio-respiratory disorders. Respiratory Therapists have a critical care focus that allows them to be involved in the management of acutely ill patients throughout the hospital. RTs are often the initial health care provider to assess high risk patients throughout the hospital before MD intervention.
Respiratory Therapists are dedicated team members of the following areas: Cardiac Care Unit, Medical Surgical ICU, Cardiovascular ICU, Trauma/Neuro ICU, OR, Wards, Labour and Birth Unit and Neonatal Level 2 Nursery. Respiratory Therapists are also key members of the Cardiac Arrest Team, Neonatal Arrest Team, Fire Team, Critical Care Response Team and Trauma Team.
Duties And Responsibillities
Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.
Respiratory Therapists are dedicated team members of the following areas: Cardiac Care Unit, Medical Surgical ICU, Cardiovascular ICU, Trauma/Neuro ICU, OR, Wards, Labour and Birth Unit and Neonatal Level 2 Nursery. Respiratory Therapists are also key members of the Cardiac Arrest Team, Neonatal Arrest Team, Fire Team, Critical Care Response Team and Trauma Team.
Duties And Responsibillities
- Care and management of mechanically ventilated patients
- Assessment and modification of mechanical ventilation in accordance with Ventilation/Weaning guidelines
- Airway management
- Intubation and extubation
- Administration of aerosolized medication or Meter Dose Inhaler (MDI)
- Administration of specialty gases (Heliox, Nitric Oxide)
- Assessment and intervention for patients deemed high risk for respiratory failure
- Tracheostomy management (downsizing, corking, decannulation)
- Assisting with percutaneous tracheostomies
- Arterial punctures and blood withdrawal from arterial lines
- Arterial line insertions
- Assisting with bronchoscopies
- Intra and inter-hospital 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.
- Able to work effectively as a member of an interprofessional team, collaborating with other disciplines to provide comprehensive patient care
- Contributes to the academic mandate of the organization as an educator, resource or support for staff, students and members of the academic and professional community
- Identifies and addresses educational needs for patients and their families
- Demonstrates commitment to ongoing professional development in order to continue to provide optimal patient care
- Is committed to, and participates in, ongoing quality improvement in the organization
- Provides patient care in accordance with all professional and organizational standards
- Graduate of an accredited program for Respiratory Therapy (or equivalent).
- Must be currently licensed by and in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO) for practice in all applicable clinical areas.
- Current BCLS and NRP certification.
- Excellent communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills
- Proven flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills as relates to patient care
- Demonstrated commitment to and involvement with own profession (e.g. membership with professional association, etc.) preferred
Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.
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Responsibilities
Assess and treat patients with respiratory and cardiorespiratory disorders, including managing mechanical ventilation, airways, tracheostomies, and neonatal respiratory care. Collaborate with interprofessional teams across hospital units, support emergency response teams, educate patients and staff, and contribute to quality improvement and professional development.
Requirements
Requires graduation from an accredited respiratory therapy program and current good-standing licensure with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario, along with current BCLS and NRP certifications. Candidates should have strong communication, critical-thinking, interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills, and be adaptable to a fast-paced environment and rotating shifts.
Skills
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Respiratory Assessment
- Airway Management
- Intubation and Extubation
- Tracheostomy Management
- Arterial Puncture and Blood Sampling
- Arterial Line Insertion
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Aerosolized Medication Administration
- Specialty Gas Administration
- Critical Care
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Patient Education
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Respiratory Therapy
- Respiratory Disorders
- Cardiorespiratory Disorders
- Critical Care
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Ventilation and Weaning Guidelines
- Airway Management
- Intubation
- Extubation
- Aerosolized Medication
- Metered-Dose Inhaler
- Heliox
- Nitric Oxide
- Tracheostomy Management
- Arterial Puncture
- Arterial Line Insertion
- Bronchoscopy
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Nasal CPAP
- Oxygen Therapy
- BCLS
- NRP
- CRTO Licensure
- Interprofessional Teamwork
- Patient Education
- Quality Improvement
- Patient Transport