Registered respiratory therapist Jobs in Burlington, ON

Unit Summary

Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) is the place to bring your passion for health care to life. We are one of Canada’s largest and most diverse hospitals providing care to people of all ages across our region and province. As the Greater Hamilton Region’s largest employer, HHS is the place to develop your skills, learn from world-leading experts and advance your career. With over 18,000 staff, physicians, residents and volunteers across 11 sites and centres, you can be part of a team of highly skilled, committed and caring individuals working together to create a healthier community.

At HHS we have a unique role in advancing health care as an academic and research hospital. We are a regional leader in our integration of clinical care, education, and research and innovation. We are the second-largest teaching hospital in Ontario, training the next generation of health-care professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. Our people embrace teaching and mentorship, while our Continuous Quality Improvement system empowers everyone to bring forward ideas and solutions for improving how we work and provide care. As a Top 40 Research Hospital in Canada, our culture of curiosity and exploration has resulted in a long track record of discoveries that have changed how health care is delivered locally and around the world.

At HHS, we offer a wide range of benefits, services and learning opportunities to help ensure you are able to be at your best.

Position Summary

We’re hiring Registered Respiratory Therapists at all stages of their careers!

At HHS, Respiratory Therapy is comprised of a multi-site teams with highly specialized skills and expertise intended to meet the respiratory needs to patients of all ages, including neonatal, pediatric, and adult patient populations served through multiple clinical and regional programs. Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) specialize in evaluating, monitoring, and treating various patient populations who have difficulty breathing due to respiratory issues. RRTs help determine the appropriate treatment options and therapies, from applying oxygen to inserting breathing tubes and managing the ventilators that help keep people breathing when they can’t on their own.

Join our team of nearly 200 Registered Respiratory Therapists that work across various clinical programs to provide quality patient and family-centered care to those who require cardio-respiratory intervention and support.

Full time, part-time, and casual positions are available across Hamilton Health Sciences’ sites including the Hamilton General Hospital, Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, and West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, McMaster Children’s Hospital (includes transport team).

Apply today to speak with one of our team members!

Schedule Work Hours

Days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays

Qualifications

Candidates interested in Adult Critical Care;

• 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 3 years experience (within the last 2 years) within an adult critical care setting
• 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

Candidates interested in Pediatrics & Neonatal;

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note : the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset