VACANCY NUMBER : 0000024153 POSITION : Respiratory Therapist LOCATION :
Chatham-Kent, Ontario DEPARTMENT : Respiratory Therapy STATUS : Casual Part-Time # OF POSITIONS : 1 POSTING DATE : 24 April 2024 BARGAINING UNIT : OPSEU PM
- In order to be considered, please ensure that you attach your current resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skill and Experience)
Registered Respiratory Therapist classification (RRCP).
Licensed with the College of Respiratory Therapists (Ontario).Experience in cardiac and pulmonary diagnostics performance.Member of the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (General Certificate).1-2 year critical care experience.1-2 years neonate experience.1-2 years recent acute care experience preferred.Satisfactory attendance.ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES (Personal Skills and Attributes)
Ability to function within an interdisciplinary team environment.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively; verbal and written.Ability to be adaptive / creative in stressful situations.Demonstrated ability to work independently within the legislated scope of practice of a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRCP).Working knowledge of computerized patient documentation / systems workload management.Able to work independently and establish priorities.Demonstrated ability to function within an interdisciplinary care model.Demonstrated ability to support and embrace the philosophy of Service Excellence and Patient and Family Centred Care.Demonstrated participation in building a culture of safety and partnering with each other to improve the safety of patient care processes and systems.Demonstrated performance reflecting the Mission, Vision, Values and Code of Conduct of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance.ACCOUNTABILITIES (Major Responsibilities of the Position)
All Housekeeping duties related to custodial work, and Infection Control.Performance of cardiac and pulmonary diagnostic testing.Respiratory therapy support in critical care and general acute care and neonate care.Critical care transport; air and land.Delivery of education; hospital staff, patients, community.Technical support related to respiratory therapy.As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department. CKHA is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Should you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.
