Registered Respiratory Therapist – Virtual Hiring Event

Company

Hamilton Health Sciences

Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) is the place to bring your passion for health care to life. We are one of Canada’s largest and most diverse hospitals providing care to people of all ages across our region and province. As the Greater Hamilton Region’s largest employer, HHS is the place to develop your skills, learn from world-leading experts and advance your career. With over 18,000 staff, physicians, residents and volunteers across 11 sites and centres, you can be part of a team of highly skilled, committed and caring individuals working together to create a healthier community.At HHS we have a unique role in advancing health care as an academic and research hospital. We are a regional leader in our integration of clinical care, education, and research and innovation. We are the second-largest teaching hospital in Ontario, training the next generation of health-care professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. Our people embrace teaching and mentorship, while our Continuous Quality Improvement system empowers everyone to bring forward ideas and solutions for improving how we work and provide care. As a Top 40 Research Hospital in Canada, our culture of curiosity and exploration has resulted in a long track record of discoveries that have changed how health care is delivered locally and around the world.At HHS, we offer a wide range of benefits, services and learning opportunities to help ensure you are able to be at your best.

Duties

We’re hiring Registered Respiratory Therapists at all stages of their careers throughout April 2025!

At HHS, Respiratory Therapy is comprised of a multi-site teams with highly specialized skills and expertise intended to meet the respiratory needs to patients of all ages, including neonatal, pediatric, and adult patient populations served through multiple clinical and regional programs. Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) specialize in evaluating, monitoring, and treating various patient populations who have difficulty breathing due to respiratory issues. RRTs help determine the appropriate treatment options and therapies, from applying oxygen to inserting breathing tubes and managing the ventilators that help keep people breathing when they can’t on their own.

Join our team of nearly 200 Registered Respiratory Therapists that work across various clinical programs to provide quality patient and family-centered care to those who require cardio-respiratory intervention and support.

Full time, part-time, and casual positions are available across Hamilton Health Sciences’ sites including the Hamilton General Hospital, Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, and West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, McMaster Children’s Hospital (includes transport team).

Apply today to speak with one of our team members!

Requirements

Qualifications

Candidates interested in Adult Critical Care;

Graduate of an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy
Current General Registration, in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO)
Successful Completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care (CBRC) exam
Valid BCLS and ACLS certifications
Recent 3 years experience (within the last 2 years) within an adult critical care setting
Demonstrated skills and ability in ECG interpretations, pressure monitoring, airway management and mechanical ventilation
Demonstrated proficiency in adult oral endotracheal intubation, adult arterial blood gas sampling, and adult tracheostomy management and care
Demonstrated knowledge of the respiratory care, support and critical care management of adult critical care patients
Demonstrated knowledge and maintenance of respiratory, resuscitation and anesthesia related equipment
Demonstrated ability to perform venipuncture and vascular access

Candidates interested in Pediatrics & Neonatal;

Graduate of an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy
Current General Registration, in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO)
Successful Completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care (CBRC) exam
Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or willing to complete within six (6) months of start date
Experience, within the last 2 years, in a level 3 NICU is preferred
Experience, within the last 2 years, attending high risk deliveries is preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of ventilator requirements for the micro premature population
Demonstrate the philosophy of Family Centered Care
Demonstrated knowledge of pediatric growth and development
Experience engaging in Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives Willingness to precept respiratory therapy clinical students
Demonstrated ability to perform well in critical high stress situations
Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning

Hours

37.5

Salary

$38.3500 - $53.2800 Hourly

Contact

Job Posting Link

Hamilton Health Scienceswebsite

Display Date

2025-04-17

Expiry Date

2025-05-15