Critical Care Transport Team, Registered Respiratory Therapist Fellowship

Company

CHEO (Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario)

CHEO is much more than a hospital. Our commitment to outstanding care and continued development impacts every part of a child and youth's health and well-being. We play a crucial role in building a healthy future for our community. Working at CHEO means a rewarding career. CHEO has been recognized as Canada’s second-best employer and the top employer in Canadian health care among Forbes’ annual Best Employers in Canada for 2024. CHEO has been identified as the top health-care employer, top hospital and top pediatric health-care organization. For the tenth time, CHEO has been recognized as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers. We are among a select group of organizations at the forefront of their respective industries that offer exceptional places to work.CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to nearly 4,500 staff, medical staff, and learners dedicated to helping children and youth live their best lives. Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that is provided where, when, and how it is needed. Every year, CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec, Nunavut, and Northern Ontario.

Location

Ottawa, Canada

Duties

Implement critical transport care

Successfully complete the Neonatal and Pediatric Transport Team competency requirements

Utilize clinical practice guidelines, clinical pathways, medical directives, hospital policies and procedures to promote and implement evidence-based practice

Ensure safe and effective application of precise technological equipment to meet determined patient care goals

Anticipate and prepare for emergencies

Provide patient and family support and education

Contribute to the orientation and education of various members of the interdisciplinary team as appropriate

Participate in quality assurance, research activities and workload measurement as appropriate

Demonstrate a commitment to professional transport practice

Requirements

Member of the College of Respiratory Therapy (General Certificate) (Essential)

Degree in Health Sciences or related field (Preferred)

Minimum of 5 years of Critical Care Experience or other appropriate combinations of education and experience, along with the demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position, may be considered in lieu of stated education and experience (Essential)

Current BCLS, NRP/PALS or successfully completed within 1 year (Essential)

Successful completion of approved courses in Antenatal and/or Intrapartum care (Preferred)

Successful completion of approved courses in TNCC (Preferred)

Successful completion of approved courses in ENPC (Preferred)

Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills (Essential)

Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills (Essential)

Demonstrated commitment to on-going professional development (Essential)

Demonstrated ability to function appropriately in emergency situations (Essential)

Demonstrated ability to function at a highly autonomous level in an unfamiliar setting with an unfamiliar team (Essential)

Demonstrated adaptability and creativity in problem solving (Essential)

Flexibility in scheduling with the ability to extend the shift based on needs of the transport (Essential)

Comfortable with ground ambulance, rotor, and fixed wing aircraft modes of transportation (Essential)

Successful completion of approved courses in the care of the At-Risk Infant (Preferred)

Success completion of approved courses in Antenatal and/or Intrapartum care (Preferred)

Member in good standing of the RTSO (Preferred)

Member in good standing of the CRST (Preferred)

Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential)

Bilingualism in English and French (Preferred)

Start Date

2024-08-21

Salary

$41.85 - $57.74 per hour

Contact

Name

Jaclynn Morrison

Address

401 Smyth Rd.

Telephone

613 737 7600

Email

jamorrison@cheo.on.ca

Other Email

jamorrison@cheo.on.ca

Job Posting Link

CHEO (Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario)website

Display Date

2024-07-15

Expiry Date

2024-08-31