RRT- Respiratory Therapist

Company

Hamilton Health Sciences

Step into a job that opens countless doors. As one of Canada’s largest and most diverse hospitals, we’re providing advanced care to people of all ages from across the province. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS. We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. Hamilton Health Sciences is a hospital system of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south central Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province. Located in Hamilton’s downtown core, Hamilton General Hospital provides leading edge care and is home to a number of regional referral programs. The Respiratory Therapy department of the Hamilton General is a team with highly specialized skills and expertise intended to meet the respiratory needs of the diverse patient populations served by the multiple clinical programs and Regional Programs for South Central Ontario.

Location

Hamilton

Duties

Areas of responsibility include ICU E/S, providing specialized care to the neurosciences, trauma, medical, vascular, and surgical patient populations; ICU W - CV surgical unit; CCU; Regional Burn Unit; HIU; and Emergency. In addition to supporting these specialized units the Respiratory Therapy department addresses the respiratory needs of patients throughout the General site. Select members of the Respiratory Therapy department in collaboration with the physician operate the Hyperbaric Unit meeting both scheduled and emergent hyperbaric needs. Select members of the Respiratory Therapy department partner with physicians and RN's as members of the site RACE team. The RRT is also a key member of the Code Blue team. The Respiratory Therapy department utilizes a multidisciplinary and collaborative team approach dedicated to the principles of patient-and family-centered care.

Schedule Work Hours
Days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays

Requirements

Qualifications
• 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 2 years experience (within the last 2 years) within an adult critical care setting
• Recent RACE experience preferred
• Recent hyperbaric experience and/or training preferred
• 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

Start Date

2025-01-02

Contact

Name

Rebecca Salerno

Title

Talent Management Coordinator

Job Posting Link

Hamilton Health Scienceswebsite

Display Date

2024-10-15

Expiry Date

2024-11-14