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Registered Technologist- Respiratory Therapist- Part Time (2)

Registered Technologist- Respiratory Therapist- Part Time (2)

Sault Area HospitalSault Ste Marie, ON
Part-time
The Respiratory Therapist is a front line care provider who monitors, evaluates, and treats patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary issues. Respiratory Therapists are a crucial member of the r...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Registered Technologist- Respiratory Therapist- Part Time (2)

Registered Technologist- Respiratory Therapist- Part Time (2)

Sault Area HospitalSault Ste Marie, ON
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

PURPOSE :

The Respiratory Therapist is a front line care provider who monitors, evaluates, and treats patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary issues. Respiratory Therapists are a crucial member of the resuscitation team and they provide care to newborns, pediatric and adult patients throughout various units in the hospital 24 hours a day / 365 days per year. As a member of this team you will be providing advance life support, establishing / maintaining airway support, mechanical ventilation and performing all duties in accordance with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario professional standards and the Registered Health Professionals Act (RHPA).

DUTIES :

  • Perform diagnostic tests, such as arterial blood gas analysis and cardiopulmonary function tests.
  • Initiate, maintain and monitor neonatal, pediatric and adult patients requiring invasive and non-invasive ventilation.
  • Operate and monitor respiratory equipment to administer treatments such as oxygen, oxygen-air mixtures, or medications.
  • Operate, monitor, maintain and test a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic equipment.
  • Assess patients and perform or assist with interventions such as airway maintenance, arterial line insertions, and intubations.
  • Perform basic and advanced airway management as part of the Code Blue / Pink response team.
  • Assist with transport of high-risk adult, pediatric and neonate patients.
  • Attend all high risk infant deliveries in the hospital.
  • Assist physicians with bronchoscopy.
  • Function as a professional role model demonstrating good interpersonal skills and a commitment to self-growth and development.
  • Maintain current knowledge of best practices and benchmarks for the delivery of services, appropriate research, literature, accreditation requirements, policy and legislative requirements and implementing improvements / changes as appropriate.
  • Comply with organizational policies, procedures and standards.
  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Graduate of a recognized Respiratory Therapy program – 3-year diploma.
  • Current registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario in good standing.
  • KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & ABILITY :

  • Knowledge of department, organization and professional standards and relevant legislation; RHPA and Respiratory Therapy Act (RTA).
  • Customer service, interpersonal and telephone skills.
  • Computer literacy in a Microsoft environment.
  • Ability to read, write and communicate to perform the duties of the position.
  • Ability to work effectively and efficiently as a team member in a fast paced environment in stressful situations.
  • Ability to maintain successful working relationships with the interdisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes.
  • Ability to organize time effectively to perform the duties of the position.
  • Ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner.
  • Behaviour consistent with Hospital Mission, Values and Standards of Performance.