Respiratory Therapist 1
- Ottawa, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,400 beds and approximately 17,000 staff, physicians, residents and volunteers, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Eastern Nunavut regions. At The Ottawa Hospital, we don't just serve our community, we belong to the community. That insight is at the heart of our ambitious plan to reshape the future of healthcare for our community.
From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking innovative solutions to the most complex health care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision to provide each patient with the kind of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones.
Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.
Position Information
This position will have shifts rotating in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Rotation/Shifts
Days, evenings and nights, including weekends, 12 hour shifts.
- For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change.
- Successful completion of a Diploma from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program;
- Current and active general certificate of registration or eligibility for general certification with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (C.R.T.O.) without limitation;
- Certified in BCLS and NRP;
- Ability to operate and troubleshoot respiratory equipment;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Superior written and verbal communication skills;
- Sound judgement and problem-solving abilities;
- Eligible to work in Canada.
- Membership in Respiratory Therapy Professional Association(s);
- Certified in ACLS.
The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.
We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.
The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.
Interested? Apply today!
If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. Candidates are encouraged to request accommodations throughout all stages of the recruitment process. These accommodation requests will be kept confidential. To request an accommodation or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact TOHRecruitment@toh.ca.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide respiratory therapy care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit while working rotating day, evening, and night shifts, including weekends. Operate and troubleshoot respiratory equipment and contribute to patient care in a hospital setting.
Requirements
Applicants must have completed an accredited Respiratory Therapy diploma program and hold, or be eligible for, an unrestricted general certificate of registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario. Current BCLS and NRP certification, respiratory equipment operation and troubleshooting ability, strong communication and interpersonal skills, sound judgment, problem-solving ability, and eligibility to work in Canada are required; professional association membership and ACLS certification are preferred.
Skills
- Respiratory Equipment Operation
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Interpersonal Skills
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Judgment
- Problem-Solving
- Neonatal Respiratory Care
Benefits
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Insurance Protection
- Product and Service Discounts
- Health and Wellness Resources
- Personal and Professional Development Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Respiratory Therapy
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Respiratory Equipment
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
- General Certificate of Registration
- BCLS
- NRP
- ACLS
- Patient Care
- Interpersonal Skills
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Judgment
- Problem-Solving
- Hospital Care