Registered Respiratory Therapist
Company
Scarborough Health Network
Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America’s largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. Learn more at shn.ca
Location
Scarborough
Duties
Reporting to the Manager, Critical Care and Respiratory Services, the successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, planning implementation and evaluating patient care and practice activities in a multidisciplinary family centred care environment. The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for patient ventilation, oximetry, pulmonary function testing, equipment sanitation/maintenance, and patient education/counselling. Other duties as assigned.
The successful candidate may be scheduled at any SHN hospitals based on departmental needs.
Requirements
Current valid C.R.T.O. registration
• Current valid BCLS certification
• Strong clinical skills and familiarity with weaning protocols and current ventilation modalities
• Evidence of sound organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work well in stressful situations
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills with the ability to work well with patients, families, all levels of staff and the community
• Ability to work well independently and to exercise sound judgement
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position
• Exposure to Lean principles, an understanding of methodologies and tools and a commitment to the use of these in support of providing the best healthcare experience possible to our patients
• Demonstrates a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues, volunteers and other members of the community and public.
• Demonstrates values consistent with SHN’s Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to SHN's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety, and environmental safety and participates in regular in-service education in this area.
• Demonstrates excellent work performance and attendance record
Start Date
2023-05-01
Hours
12 hours Shifts
Salary
$33-$45.56 per hour
Comments
Students can apply as Graduate Respiratory Therapists until they write their licensing exam.
Contact
Name
Shilpa Nagpal
Display Name
Shilpa Nagpal
Title
Talent Acquisition & Client Support Associate
Telephone
416-284-8131, Ext 4896
Other Email
Job Posting Link
Scarborough Health Networkwebsite
Display Date
2023-02-23
Expiry Date
2023-06-01
