Respiratory Therapist
Company
Vancouver Coastal Health
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension planGrow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunitiesWellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate familiesAward-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteersAccess to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staffDiversity, equity and inclusion are essential to delivering exceptional care and building a great place to work. At VCH, we value and accommodate unique differences to ensure that our staff and medical staff (both current and prospective) have the opportunity and are supported to thrive.To build a strong and representative workforce, we are seeking candidates who will contribute to a caring and inclusive culture. We encourage applications from members of communities that are disadvantaged on any grounds under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including Indigenous Peoples, people of colour, people of all genders and sexualities and people with disabilities.VCH is proud to be recognized as a Best Place to Work in Canada in 2021 by Glassdoor and Forbes.
Location
Richmond, BC
Duties
As a Respiratory Therapist at Vancouver Coastal Health you will:
Perform ongoing respiratory care in a multi-disciplinary setting to clients with a variety of illnesses/diseases including, but not limited to acute and/or chronic respiratory illnesses or pathologies of the airway.
Work independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team to enhance quality of life from the perspective of the client/family.
Consult, confer and collaborate with other health care professionals.
Demonstrate continuous improvement and best practice approach in respiratory practice.
Maintain and advance your own clinical competence.
Participate on committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.
Requirements
Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
Successful completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care Credentialing Exam.
Eligible for membership with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists and BC Society of Respiratory Therapists.
Start Date
2021-06-02
Hours
0700-1900/1900-0700 Days off: Rotating
Salary
$30.82 - $38.56 per hour
Comments
Please apply online at careers.vch.ca: https://bit.ly/3pfEicr
Job Reference #: 145445
Contact
Name
Kelsey O'Connor
Display Name
Kelsey O'Connor
Title
Marketing Coordinator, Recruitment Services
Address
620 W 8th Ave, Suite 200
Telephone
6046752500
Display Date
2021-06-02
Expiry Date
2021-07-31
