Registered Respiratory Therapist- Respiratory Services (2024)

Across our three hospitals

and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse communities.

We are home to North America’s largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east.

We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals.

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FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY : As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status to the Hospital’s Workplace Health and Safety department.

Fully vaccinated : having received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by WHO (e.

g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series), and having received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days ago.

The completion of this online form serves as your application and will be used to determine if you meet the requirements of this position.

Please ensure that you have provided all pertinent information necessary to be considered for this vacancy by the close date.

Reporting to the Manager, Critical Care and Respiratory Services, the successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, planning implementation and evaluating patient care and practice activities in a multidisciplinary family centred care environment.

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for patient ventilation, oximetry, pulmonary function testing, equipment sanitation / maintenance, and patient education / counselling. Other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate may be scheduled at any SHN hospitals based on departmental needs.

Requirements :

• Current valid C.R.T.O. registration
• Current valid BCLS certification
• Strong clinical skills and familiarity with weaning protocols and current ventilation modalities
• Evidence of sound organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work well in stressful situations
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills with the ability to work well with patients, families, all levels of staff and the community
• Ability to work well independently and to exercise sound judgement
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position
• Exposure to Lean principles, an understanding of methodologies and tools and a commitment to the use of these in support of providing the best healthcare experience possible to our patients
• Demonstrates a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues, volunteers and other members of the community and public.
• Demonstrates values consistent with SHN s Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to SHN's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety, and environmental safety and participates in regular in-service education in this area.
• Demonstrates excellent work performance and attendance record

Asset :

• Preferred C.S.R.T. & R.T.S.O membership
• Preferred A.C.L.S, P.A.L.S & N.R.P certifications
Il y a plus de 30 jours