Respiratory Therapist

Company

Horizon Health Network

Horizon is Atlantic Canada’s second largest health authority servicing over a half a million people. We operate 12 hospitals and more than 100 medical facilities, health care centres, clinics, and offices throughout New Brunswick.Our people are the heart of our organization. We have more than 13,000 dedicated employees working with over 1,000 physicians, and play a major role in research, education, innovation and health and wellness.Horizon was named one of Canada's 'Top 40 Research Hospitals’ in 2020, solidifying our status among the country's top health research institutions, and we are home to the Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick and Memorial University’s clerkship programs, located in Saint John and delivered in Fredericton, Miramichi, Moncton, and Waterville. We also partner with several local, national, and international universities, colleges, and academies.

Location

Fredericton/Moncton/Miramichi/Charlotte County

Duties

* Testing and measuring pulmonary function

* Assessing, monitoring and administering respiratory therapies

* Assisting and supporting airway management and resuscitation

*Maintaining clinical records and documentation

* Participating in interdisciplinary care planning

* Preparing and presenting information and education

* Inspecting, maintaining, preparing and troubleshooting equipment

* Providing mentoring and support for students and other health care professionals

Requirements

Completion of an accredited training course for Respiratory Therapists. Licensed, or be eligible to be licensed, with the New Brunswick Association of Respiratory Therapists. Must have mandatory certifications in ACLS and NRP.