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 our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.VCH is proud to be recognized as a Best Place to Work in Canada in 2021 by Glassdoor and Forbes.
Location
Vancouver
Duties
Come work as a Respiratory Therapist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Salary: $30.82 - $38.56 per hour
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for Respiratory Therapists to join the teams across our organization. New and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Apply today to join our team!
Full time, part time, casual, permanent and temporary positions are available.
Relocation assistance may be available!
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.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
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.
Knowledge & Abilities
Broad knowledge of CSRT standards of practice and clinical practice guidelines.
Broad knowledge of current respiratory care theory and practices within a client/family centred model of care.
Basic knowledge of research process and methodology.
Demonstrated ability to plan and implement care plans.
Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care, and to respond appropriately.
Start Date
2021-11-09
Salary
$30.82 - $38.56 per hour
Comments
Apply online at: https://bit.ly/3C13Xu8
Contact
Name
VCH Careers
Display Name
VCH Careers
Title
Recruitment Services
Address
620 W 8th Ave Suite 200
Telephone
604-675-2500
Other Email
Job Posting Link
Vancouver Coastal Healthwebsite
Display Date
2021-11-09
Expiry Date
2022-06-30
