Respiratory Therapist

Unit Summary

The Juravinski ICU is a tertiary care unit supporting multiple clinical programs including the Regional Programs for Central-

South Ontario. The ICU provides specialized care to the cardiac surgical, oncology, orthopedic, medical and surgical

patient populations, utilizing a multidisciplinary and collaborative team approach dedicated to the principles of patient and

family-centered care.

Position Summary

Under general supervision, the Respiratory Therapist is assigned to the special care areas and is responsible for

respiratory care in these areas. Such other duties as may be assigned.

Schedule Work Hoursdays, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays

Qualifications

1. Graduate of an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy

2. Current Registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario

3. Successful completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care (CBRC) exam

4. Demonstrated interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills

5. EPIC hospital information system experience preferred

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. 46947for 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